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Green GagC* Origin France. Rather small, round ; yel- 

 lowish green, with clottings of red in sun ; flesh pale green, 

 exceedingly juicy and melting, rich, sprightly, luscious, sep- 

 arates from the stone. Middle of August. Tree a short- 

 jointed, healthy but slow grower, making a small, round 

 head, and bearing abundantly ; has no superior in qual- 

 ity ; suitable for a choice garden collection. 



Hilling's Superb, Origin Pennsylvania. Very large, 

 roundish, oval, shallow suture ; greenish yellow, cov- 

 ered with a thin pale bloom ; flesh greenish yellow, 

 rather coarse, rich, brisk, sprightly, adheres to the stone. 

 Middle of August. Tree a very vigorous, upright 

 grower, with large foliage, a good, moderate bearer. 



I ok worth I m per air ice, Origin England. Rather 

 above medium size, obovate ; purple, traced with fawn ; 

 flesh greenish yellow, sweet, juicy, rich, adheres partially 

 to the stone. Early October. Tree a good, fair grower, 

 productive ; valuable for its late ripening, and for its 

 peculiarity of hanging a long time on the tree as well as 

 keeping after being gathered; not much grown, but 

 promising to be of great market value. 



Imperial Gage. Origin New York. Rather above 

 medium size, oval, suture distinct ; green, until fully ripe, 

 when it is known by the peculiar marbling of two shades 

 of green ; white bloom ; flesh greenish, very juicy, rich, 

 melting, pleasant flavor, separates freely from the stone. 

 Early September. Tree one of the best of growers, and 

 productive ; everywhere popular and profitable for mar- 

 ket or garden. 



Jefferson* Origin New York. Large, roundish, oval ; 

 golden yellow, with a beautiful red cheek ; flesh orange 

 yellow, juicy, rich, luscious, separates freely from the 

 stone. Last of August. Tree a moderate, rather slow 

 grower, but a regular, good bearer ; one of the best in 

 quality. 



