THE PEACH. 



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Royal George. Medium to large, roundish, inclining to oblate; 

 color pale white, with red dots and red marbled cheek; suture deep 

 and extending much beyond the apex. Flesh whitish, with red at 

 the pit, melting, juicy, quality nearly best. An old variety from 

 Europe yet starred in several States. 



Russell (Russell, No. 1). Large, roundish oblong; color creamy 

 white, with varied shades of red and crimson on the sunny side; 



Russell. 



cavity broad and shallow; suture slight. Flesh greenish white, 

 streaked with yellow, juicy, melting, vinous, good; pit free. Has 

 proven hardier than Alexander in Nebraska. Nebraska. 



Salway. Large, roundish, somewhat oval, with one side largest; 

 color yellow, with red cheek and bloom; suture slight, extending 

 beyond apex. Flesh yellow, with red at pit, juicy, tender, vinous, 

 good; pit free. An old English variety, commercially planted in 

 several States for late marketing. 



St. John (Yellow St. John). Large, round; color yellow, with 

 red cheek. Flesh juicy, sweet, high-flavored; pit free. Season, very 



