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green, mottled and blotched on the sunny side with 

 dull red ; the flesh greenish yellow, red next the 

 stone, with a most superior flavor ; a freestone peach. 

 Ripe in September. 



[This variety, although not a great bearer, is the most deli- 

 cious peach in our grounds.] 



No. 9. President. A large and most superior 

 freestone peach ; the form roundish oblong ; the 

 skin pale yellow with a bright red cheek ; the sur- 

 face covered with small red spots, which give it a 

 rich and beautiful appearance ; the flesh white and 

 high flavored ; one of the best of peaches. Ripe in 

 September. 



No. 10. Belle de Vitry. This peach is of 

 large size ; the form round, a little oblong ; the skin 

 a dull yellow and red ; the flesh melting, juicy and 

 excellent ; between a freestone and clingstone. Ripe 

 in September. 



No. 11. White Blossom. Of medium size, 

 oblong ; the skin a very light yellow, nearly white ; 

 the flesh white, melting and extremely juicy, with a 

 most agreeable acidity. Ripe in September. We 

 have found this a hardy peach, and most certain 

 bearer in our climate. We have for several years 

 reproduced them from the stone. The blossoms 

 are clear white, and the young wood resembles that 

 of the willow tree. 



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