142 THE KANSAS PEACH. 



Family Favorite. The Family Favorite originated with W. H. Docke, of 

 Bonham, Fanniu county, Texas, and is a seedling of the Chinese Cling, but a 

 freestone, two weeks earlier, of fine color and quality, firmer, not as liable to rot, 

 very large. Tree exceedingly vigorous, with very large leaves; very productive; 

 flowers small; leaves with reniform glands; fruit large, inclining to oblong, but 

 not as much so as its parent; suture shallow: apex medium; skin cream color, 

 with a blush on the sunny side; flesh with red st^reaks next to the stone, firm, 

 yet juicy; high aromatic flavor, but not very sweet, resembling the Chinese 

 Cling in this respect, and it possesses that same peculiarly agreeable perfume 

 when thoroughly ripened. (T. V. Munson, Dennison, Tex.) 



Fitzg'eralcl. A seedling of Crawford type, found at Oakville, Ontario, where 

 it stands the winter perfectly, and for years has cropped regularly. Oakville is 

 situated outside of the peach-growing district ; other varieties will not grow there. 

 It is undoubtedly very hardy, and the fruit averages larger than any variety 

 known. Quality first-class, freestone, and we recommend it with entire satisfac- 

 tion. (West Michigan Nurseries, Benton Harbor, Mich.) 



Georg'e the Fourth. This is most certainly the most popular peach for 

 garden culture in the United States. It is large, bears regular and moderate 

 crops, is of the highest flavor, and the tree is unusually hardy and vigorous, suc- 

 ceeding well in all parts of the country. No garden should be without it. The 

 original tree stood in the garden of Mr. Gill, Broad street. New York. Fruit 

 large, round, deeply divided by a broad suture, and one half a little larger than 

 the other: skin pale yellowish white, finely dotted with bright red, and deepen- 

 ing into a rich, dark red cheek on one side: flesh pale, marked with red to the 

 stone (which is small), melting, very juicy, with a remarkably rich, luscious flavor; 

 ripens the last of August; freestone. (Downing.) 



Glohe. Very large, globular; yellow-red cheek; free; flesh yellow, very firm,, 

 sweet and luscious; good shipper; ripens with Crawford's Late. (Thomas.) 



Gokl Drop. This variety has a sort of transparent, golden appearance, 

 rendering it immensely attractive in market, selling for the highest price. Good- 

 quality; a very early and profitable bearer: hardy. Originated in Michigan, 

 where it has rapidly forged to the front. One of the best market varieties. 

 Ripens between Late Crawford and Smock. (West Michigan Nurseries, Benton 

 Harbor.) 



Gohl Dii.st. Introduced by J. C. Evans, president of the Missouri State 

 Horticultural Society. Large; rich golden color, with red cheek; cling. One of 

 the handsomest peaches that grows; firm, excellent shipper, always commanding 

 highest prices. Last of August. 



Grosse Mig'noniie. Large, roundish, slightly oblate, apex depressed, with 

 a deep suture: skin tinged with greenish yellow, mottled with red, and with a 

 purplish red cheek; flesh reddened at the stone: juicy, with a very rich, high and 

 somewhat vinous flavor ; stone small and very rough ; early, the last two weeks of 

 August; of French origin ; flowers large. The peach usually cultivated in this 

 country under this name, although an excellent variety, is nor the genuine Grosse 

 Mignonne, but differs in its small flowers. (Thomas.) 



Govei'uor GaHaud. (See Alexander. 



