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sprightly, vinous, sub-acid. Last cf September. A na- 

 tive of South Carolina; the Lemon Clingstone is suc- 

 cessful and popular North and South. Many seedlings 

 have been grown from it, but none to supersede it. 



Monstrueuse dc Douc, Gl. ren., fl. s. Fruit large, 

 roundish, suture distinct ; whitish, nearly covered with 

 red ; flesh red at the stone, juicy, melting, vinous. Last 

 of September. F. Tree very vigorous and productive ; an 

 excellent variety from France, not as well known or ex- 

 tensively cultivated as it deserves. 



Morris's White (MORRIS'S WHITE RARERIPE). Amer- 

 ican. Gl. ren., fl. s. Fruit rather large ; greenish white, 

 with a creamy tint when fully ripe, and a slight tint of 

 purplish red on the sun-exposed side ; flesh white to the 

 stone, juicy, melting, sweet, and rich. Middle of Septem- 

 ber. F. Tree a vigorous grower, healthy, moderate but 

 good bearer. A fruit highly valued for canning. 



Noblesse* Leaves serrated without glands, flowers 

 large. Fruit large, roundish, oblong ; pale green, with 

 clouded red in the sun ; flesh greenish white, juicy, melt- 

 ing, excellent. Last of August. F. Tree healthy and 

 productive. A capital old English sort, highly esteemed 

 wherever grown. 



Oldmixon Cling, Gl. glob., fl. s. Fruit large, round- 

 ish, oval, one side slightly enlarged ; yellowish white, 

 with a red cheek ; flesh pale white, exceedingly rich, melt- 

 ing, and juicy. Middle of September. Tree healthy, 

 hardy, vigorous, and productive ; one of the best and most 

 profitable of the clingstones. 



Oldinixon Freestone, Gl. glob., fl. s. Fruit large, 

 roundish, slightly oval, one side swollen ; pale yellowish 

 white, marbled with red, deep red in the sun ; flesh white, 

 red at stone, tender, juicy, rich, sugary, vinous. Early to 

 middle of September. F. Treo hardy, very productive ; 

 one of the most valuable of all the white-fleshed peaches, 

 either for orchard or garden. 

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