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also said to be better in quality than the Peach. The tree is also a 

 better bearer in Arizona and on the west coast. 



Peach. Very large, the largest grown in the States, roundish, 

 flattened, compressed at sides; color yellow, with brownish yellow in 

 sun. Flesh yellow, juicy, rich, high-flavored. Commercial in Utah 

 and South California. About the most profitable variety grown on 

 the west coast. Italy. 



Prieb. Medium to small, roundish oval; color light yellow; 

 cavity wide and deep; suture shallow, deepening at ends. Flesh 

 yellowish-white, firm, sweet; freestone; quality very good. Grown 

 in Texas and in several States. 



Roman (Turkish of New York). Size medium, oval, compressed; 

 color orange-yellow; suture obscure. Flesh fine-grained, quite juicy, 

 good. Season, medium early. A leading variety in Western New York. 



Routier Peach. Large, roundish; color deep orange, mottled or 

 splashed with red in the sun. Flesh juicy, rich, and high-flavored; 

 bloorm later than the peach. Popular in Utah, Colorado, Texas 

 and California; originated in California. 



Royal. Large, roundish oval, compressed at apex; color pale 

 orange, with faintly tinged red cheek; cavity quite wide and deep; 

 suture shallow. Flesh light yellow, juicy, sweet, firm, and rich in 

 flavor; quality nearly best. Starred in several States. Prof. Wickson 

 says, "The leading variety in California." 



St. Ambroise. Size large to very large, ovate, and compressed; 

 color pale orange, with red in the sun; cavity shallow and narrow, 

 with distinct suture. Flesh yellow, firm, sweet; quality nearly best; 

 freestone. One of the earliest to ripen in New York. In California 

 grown mainly for shipping to Eastern markets. 



Shense. Large, often two inches in diameter, roundish; color 

 yellow, with rich blush on sunny side; cavity narrow, shallow; suture 

 very distinct. Flesh pale yellow, juicy, sweet, very good; stone free; 

 kernel bitter. This is the hardiest variety yet tested in Iowa. Grown 

 at Ames, Iowa, by the writer from a pit received from Northwest 

 China. Has also been propagated under the name of "Acme." 



Skobeloff. Rather small, roundish oblate, with flattened apex; 

 color yellow, with reddish cheek; cavity deep and wide; suture 

 distinct. Flesh yellow, not very juicy, sweet, good. An Asiatic 

 variety, grown South. 



Spark Mammoth. Larger than Moorpark, roundish; color pale 



