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Rose Peach, from Tliorlnnn, although the vines are large and vigorous, has small 

 soft fruit of no special value. 



Royal lied, from Holmes, is a good grower, but fruit is small, ribbed and rough, 

 but solid and meaty. Is not of sutlicient value to be recommended. 



Stone. This variety, received from Ferry, is one of the best varieties tried. The 

 vinca are of the upright class, strong and vigorous. The fruit is red, round, smooth 

 and a little llattened. Has liosh which is solid and contains very little seed pulp, 

 making it one of the best shipping tomatoes and also an excellent canner. 



Thorburn Novelty, from Thorburn, is of vigorous, spreading habit and good foliage. 

 The fruit is red, round, smooth and a little flattened; is of good size, has four to 

 six cells, which are thick and contain but little pulp. The llesh is dark red. 



Tucker's Favorite, from Burpee, is a purple variety. Vines are not vigorous; fruit 

 is ribbed, soft and pulpy. Not a desirable varietj*. 



White's Excelsior, received from Ferry, has very vigorous, strong vines. Fruit is 

 purple, of large size and good quality. Somewhat late. 



Yellow Peach, a small yellow variety received from Burpee. It is a good grower 

 and heavy bearer. The chief use of this sort is in preserving and pickling, to which 

 it is especially adapted by its size and quality. 



^^■hite Apple is another variety belonging to the same class as the Yellow Peach, 

 but is not as good. Tliis was also received from Ferrj\ Fruit is small, round and 

 slightly conical, of clear, yellow color, tinted Mith white, has two cells, which are 

 thin and contain much pulp. 



Agricultural College, Mich., March 1. 1901. 



