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yellow; pit cling; quality fair; season July 28; fairly productive. Although a very 

 early variety, the small size of the fruit renders it of little value. 



Wickson. — Trees fairly vigorous, upright, with small, narrow foliage. Fruit very 

 large, roundish, conical, tapering to the apex, which is prominent; cavity rather 

 narrow, deep, regular; suture distinct, one-half around, one side of the fruit en- 

 larged; color deep yellowish amber, with splashes of red over most of the surface, 

 except at the tip; flesh quite firm, moderately juicy, with a very pleasant, vinous 

 flavor; color of flesh yellow; pit ovate, flattened, cling; season August 18. The young 

 trees seem to be hardy and quite productive, and although the fruit is not of the 

 highest quality, its large size and handsome appearance tend to make it a very 

 promising variety. 



Yosebe. — Trees quite strong gro-ning, with an upright, round head and somewhat 

 spreading branches. Fruit small, I'ouudish, with a narrow cavity and a short, 

 stout stalk, from which the fruit usually drops, leaving it on the trees; apex rather 

 prominent, with a distinct suture, one-half around; color reddish brown, with 

 numerous amber specks and a very fine lilac bloom; flesh firm, moderately juicy, 

 light amber, with a mild but bitter flavor; pit small, oval, semi-cling; quality rather 

 poor; season July 1.5; the small size and inferior flavor of the fruit make it of little 

 value, Its only claim being on account of its extreme earliness. 



L. R. TAFT. 

 T. T. LYON. 

 Agricultiu-al College. Michigan, February 1, 1899. 



