308 ' THE PEACH. 



luscious and excellent of all peaches. Also, the Grosse Mig- 

 nonne is hardly surpassed in this latitude, though not so 

 attractive in appearance." 



It is well to recollect that situation, climate, latitude, soil, 

 and even circumstances, have something to do in the produc- 

 tion of the high qualities of this delicious fruit which is at 

 home in the uplands of all southern countries. 



BEPvKMANS' LIST— AUGUSTA, GEOKGIA. 



The following select list was furnished us by Mr. P. J. 

 Berkmans, Augusta, Georgia. We consider it very valuable 

 for that region, and well adapted to other southern latitudes: 



FREESTONES. 



Amelia. — Synonyms, Stroman's Carolina, Orangeburg, 

 Rayzers, June, etc. Very large, conical, white, nearly cov- 

 ered with crimson; juicy and high flavored, vinous, sweet. It 

 is too tender to stand long carriage; but as a peach for home 

 consumption it is truly magnificent; July 1st to 10th. 



Baldwin's Late. — Large, oblong, greenish white, with 

 red cheek; juicy and well flavored; October 10th. 



Bergen's Yellow. — Large, round, skin yellow, covered 

 with dark red; flesh yellow; juicy, sweet, high flavored; 

 July 10th. 



Columbia. — Synonyms, Pace^ Tinslcys Superb^ St. Ste- 

 phens, Yellow Indian, etc. 



Crawford's Early. — First of July. 



Crawford's Late. — Middle of July. 



Early York, serrated. — End of June. 



Early York (Large). — July 10th. 



Early Tillotson. — June 15th to 25th. 



Grosse Mignonne. — Middle of July. 



Hale's Early. — Ripe specimens were gathered here on 

 the 10th of June. 



Late Admirable. — Syn. Teton de VenuSy etc. Ripe 

 July 20th. 



Note.— Mr. B. says, to prevent the attack of the borer, " hill up the trees in April and 

 leave off again in November. If any eggs ^re by chance deposited, they can be easily 

 destroyed." 



