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mission to reprint descriptions and comments on the Harrow vari- 

 eties as found in the University of Kentucky Miscellaneous Publi- 

 cation 371-B, Peach Variety Performance - 1970 . This publication, 

 describing the performance of some 36 varieties is the result of 

 a cooperative variety evaluation program maintained by Frank T. 

 Street, Peach Grower, Henderson, Kentucky, W.D. Armstrong, Exten- 

 sion Horticulturist, University of Kentucky and L.M. Caldwell of 

 the West Kentucky Experiment Substation. 



Unless otherwise noted, the descriptions of the following Har- 

 row varieties is based on their performance in Mr. Street's or- 

 chards at Henderson. The dates under the variety name is the aver- 

 age of the harvest dates for 1968, 1969, and 1970, the first date 

 indicating the beginning and the second the end of harvest for 

 that variety. 



Harbel 1 e (Harrow 429) (H) Nonbrowning, a winter-hardy attractive, 

 July 5-10 productive freestone. Medium-sized, 



firm fruit with snappy red color, rich 

 5 weeks before Elbevta flesh color, of average quality. Prom- 



inent tip. Holds well. May be replace- 

 ment for Sunhaven. Overlaps Garnet. 



Harken (Formerly Harrow Named in 1970 after 3 years of heavy 



2066) production at Henderson, Ky., as Harrow 



July 26-28 2066. An outstanding prospect! '^ery 



nonbrowning, medium-large, very long 



3-4 weeks before Siberia hanging, high quality, attractive red, 



with bright yellow ground color develop- 

 ing yery early. Firm fleshed. Highly 

 resistant to B. pruni.* Reportedly more 

 bud hardy than Redhaven . Yellow free- 

 stone. 



Harbri te (Harrow 430) Obtained but not yet fruited in Ken - 

 (Same season as Harken) tucky . Description taken from Canada. 



Winter hardy, resistant to B. pruni. 

 3-4 weeks before Elberta Fruits bright with 70% red color. Sizes 



readily. Flesh is rich yellow. Non- 

 browning. A sister variety to Harken, 

 ripening at the same time. Yellow free- 

 stone . 



Harmony (Canadian Harmony) Nonbrowning; a large firm peach with 80% 



(Harrow 1748) bright red over attractive background. 

 July 29-August 6 Stays firm. Reported very winter hardy . 



Productive, high quality. May become a 

 1-2 weeks before Elberta substitute for Loring where a hardy 



peach is required. Had some B. pruni 



on leaves in 1970, but none on fruit. 



Yellow freestone. 

 *Bacterial leaf spot 



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