49<> THE PEAfff. 



Tippecanoe. Large, nearly round, slightly compressed; surface 

 yellow, with a red cheek ; flesh yellow, juicy, vinous, good. Quite 

 late. Flowers small. A native of Philadelphia ; of little value 

 much farther North. New. 



Washington Cling. Size medium, roundish ; surface yellowish- 

 green, with gray specks, and with a slight tinge of red to the 

 sun ; not handsome ; flesh very tender, sweet, high-flavored. 

 Flowers small. Quite late. 



CLASS III. FLESH PURPLISH CRIMSON. 

 . . Section I. Glands reniform. 



Blood Cling.* (Claret Clingstone, Blood Cling.) Large, often very 

 large, roundish-oval, suture distinct; skin quite downy, dark, 

 dull, clouded, purplish-red ; flesh deep red throughout, firm, 

 juicy, valuable for culinary purposes. Very late. Flowers small. 

 The French Blood Clingstone, the parent of the preceding, only 

 differs from it in its smaller size and large flowers. 

 The Blood Freestone is somewhat smaller and of less valu?. 



