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in quality, and ripening at the same time. Shoots rather 

 slender, smooth. Origin, Schenectady, N. Y. New. 

 This is a quite distinct variety, often reproducing itself 

 from seed, not perceptibly varying from the parent. 



CLASS II. FLESH ADHERING TO THE STONE. 

 Section L Fruit large. 



Brevoort's Purple. (Syn. New-York Purple.) Large', oval, 

 suture distinct at base; skin reddish, with a violet bloom; 

 stalk three-fourths of an inch long, cavity deep, nar- 

 row ; flesh soft, juicy, sub-acid, moderately rich, second- 

 rate. Season medium. Shoots long, smooth ; tree pro- 

 ductive. Origin, New- York. 



Duane's Purple. Very large, oblong-oval, longer on one 

 side; slightly narrowed towards the base ; skin reddish 

 purple, bloom lilac ; stalk three-fourths of an inch long, 

 slender, cavity narrow; flesh juicy, moderately sweet, of 

 second-rate flavor, adhering mostly to the stone. Rather 

 early, ripening with the Washington. Shoots very dow- 

 ny, leaves large, downy beneath. Popular from its large 

 size and handsome appearance. Origin, Duanesburgh, 

 N.Y. 



Goliath. Large, roundish oblong or oval, enlarged on one 

 side ; skin deep red, approaching blue or purple ; bloom 

 thin, blue ; stalk half or three-fourth's of an inch long, 

 cavity very deep, distinct ; flesh yellowish, mostly adher- 

 ing to the stone, juicy, coarse, sub-acid. Season medium. 

 Shoots grey, very hairy, leaves narrow. Productive. 



Gwalsh. Large, obovate, regular, suture obscure ; skin 

 rich dark purple, bloom blue ; stalk three-fourths of an 

 inch long, slightly sunk ; flesh yellow, juicy, sub-acid, 

 second-rate. Rather early. Shoots nearly smooth. New- 

 Jersey. 



Smith's Orleans. Large, oval, slightly wider at base, a little 

 irregular, suture deep on one side ; skin reddish-purple, 

 becoming very dark, bloom deep blue ; stalk small, slen- 

 der ; cavity narrow, deep ; flesh deep yellow, slightly 



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