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SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY. 



suture extends to apex and is deep at upper end. Flesh whitish, with 

 red at pit, subacid, melting, very good ; pit free. Popular South. Texas. 



Longhurst. Medium to large, oval; color yellow, with slightly 

 blushed cheek and some bloom; suture has enlargement on one side 

 but the line is obscure; apex prominent. Flesh yellow, with red at 

 pit, tender, vinous, sprightly, and with quite rich flavor; pit free. 

 The fruit buds of this variety have proven hardier than usual in 

 Canada and Michigan. 



Lord Palmerston. Very large; color creamy white, with pink 

 cheek. Flesh stained at pit, firm, juicy, rich; pit nearly free. Season, 

 quite late. Commercial in southeastern States. 



Lorentz. Medium to large, roundish, enlarged at one side of 

 suture; color yellow, with red cheek and some bloom; cavity narrow 

 and deep; suture slight, extending beyond apex. Flesh yellow, with 

 red at pit, tender, vinous, pleasant; pit free. Season follows Smock. 

 Widely planted in the South. South Carolina. 



Louise (Early Louise). Medium, round; color red, with bright 

 red or crimson cheek; suture deep. Flesh yellowish white to the 

 pit, melting, tender, good ; pit nearly free. Commercial in Kentucky. 



Lovett, (Reduced). 



Lovell. Medium, roundish, compressed; color bright yellow, 

 with marbled blush and thin bloom ; cavity narrow and deep; suture 

 extends to apex. Flesh yellow, tender, vinous, very good; pit free. 

 Mostly grown on west coast but does well in Michigan. California. 



Lovett (Lovett' s White). Large to very large, roundish; color 



