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excellence,, and, in every way as desirable as the above for 

 any purpose. 



Druid Hill. — In shipping order the middle of August. 

 This, though not as fine in appearance, is nevertheless one, 

 if not the very finest of its season. 



Late Admirable. 



Lemox Cling. 



Grand Turk. — This splendid peach originated ten miles 

 south of Memphis. Large, and of very dark blood color; 

 skin beautifully marbled with green. 



Delce's Cling. — Li shipping order on the 25th of August. 

 This fine variety originated with Major Bradford, of Browns- 

 ville, Tennessee; in appearance and quality it resembles the 

 famous and well known White Cling Heath — good every 

 where. 



White Cling Heath. — This comes in order about the 1st 

 of September. It is so universally known I need say nothing 

 about it. 



Lagrange. — Regarded here as one of our very best; ripen- 

 ing about the loth of September. A most magnificent variety 

 for shipping, and beautiful appearance in market. In color 

 and appearance it is about the same as the Heath tribe. 



Eaton's Golden Cling. — For a change in color, we now 

 add Eaton's Golden Cling; a most beautiful golden } ellow, 

 ripening about the same time with the Lagrange. 



Lady Parham. — Latter end of September ; very excellent. 



Nix's Late. — Matures about the 10th of October. Quality 

 the very best. "Both the latter varieties resemble the Heath, 

 and are the very best to run you through the entire season, 

 and wind up the list. The above is the result of long expe- 

 rience and close observation. As they have fruited, grown, 

 matured, and proved themselves with me, so they are here 

 briefly described to you." 



"Any one planting this succession may rest assured that 

 they will not be disappointed, although I must say there are 

 other varieties which, for amateur purposes, may be prefer- 

 able. The Noblesse, for instance, an exceedingly tender and 

 most deliciously flavored fruit, is, by many, esteemed the most 



