Mountain-Rose Peach. 



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MOUNTAIN-ROSE PEACH. 



We are indebted for the specimen of tliis fine new peach, from which 

 our illustration was made, to Tliomas J. Pullen, Esq., Hightstown, N. J., 

 who, in a note accompanying it, says, " The Mountain Rose is a 

 decided acquisition. It is a large white flesh freestone, early, a good 

 grower, and very productive. The color is fine, and tlie quality excel- 



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Mountain-Rose Peach. 



lent. I think its time of ripening will be very near that of the Troth's 

 Early. It is a fine variety for the orchard-house." 



The description which we made from the specimen sent is as fol- 

 lows : Form roundish, depressed at summit, the two sides slightly un- 

 equal ; suture distinct ; mamelon slight, and sunk in the suture, so as 

 not to project above the general surface ; skin white, nearly covei'ed 

 with red, on the shaded side dotted, towards the sun forming a red 

 cheek ; flesh white, juicy, and fine flavored, parting freely from tlie 

 stone. The glands of the leaves are globose, small, and obscure. 



