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The Burkholder Peach. — Mr. J. C. Burkholder sends us (August 24) 

 four samples of a pretty seedling peach originating with him, which ripens about 

 the 22nd instant. Coming in after Hales, and just before Mountain Rose which 

 is just now (24th) beginning to ripen, this peach is worthy of notice. The fruit 



Fig. 694.— Japanese VYineberry. 



is of medium size, i^ inches long by 2 broad, roundish ; skin cream, nearly cov- 

 ered with deep red ; down heavy ; cavity narrow and deep , suture distinct ; 

 flesh white, melting, juicy, good flavor ; clings to pit, but not so much as Alex, 

 ander. 



