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 w r hitish, 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 



