394 SELECT VARIETIES OF FRUITS. 



Red Cheek MelocotODo American. Gl. glob., fl. s. 

 Fruit large, roundish, oval, swollen point at apex ; yel- 

 low, with a deep red cheek ; flesh deep yellow, red at the 

 stone, juicy, melting, rich, vinous. Middle September. F. 

 Tree very hardy and productive ; this is one of the most 

 reliable of all varieties, profitable for orchard or garden. 

 From it a large number of varieties have been grown, 

 few, however, sufficiently distinct or superior. 



Salway, Fruit large, roundish, one side enlarged, 

 suture distinct ; deep, with a marbled, rich, brownish red 

 cheek ; flesh yellow, firm, juicy, rich, vinous, sugary. 

 Middle October. F. This is a new English variety, giv- 

 ing promise of great value as a late-ripening, showy, 

 market sort. 



Scott ? S Nonpareil. Large, roundish ; yellow ; a seed- 

 ling from Red Cheek Melocoton, ripening a few days 

 later, and highly esteemed in New Jersey, where it orig- 

 inated as a valuable market variety. 



Smock Freestone, American. Gl. ren. Fruit large, 

 oval, compressed on its sides; orange yellow, mottled 

 with red, deep red cheek in sun ; flesh yellow, red at 

 stone, moderately juicy and rich, vinous. Early October. 

 F. Tree a vigorous grower and productive; highly valued 

 as a late ripening, showy, and profitable market sort. 



Snow, American. Gl. ren., fl. s. Fruit medium, 

 roundish; clear white; flesh white to the stone, juicy, 

 melting, sprightly, sweet, and rich. Early September. F. 

 Tree hardy, very productive ; highly valued for preserv- 

 ing, canning, etc. 



Stump the World, American. Gl. glob., fl. s. Fruit 

 very large, roundish, oblong; creamy white, with a 

 bright, red cheek ; flesh white, juicy, high-flavored. Last 

 of September. F. Tree vigorous and productive, es- 

 teemed in New Jersey, where it originated, as a profit- 

 able market variety. 



