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Notes and Gleanings. 



when the war broke out. A few trees got into Pennsylvania before the lines 

 were established ; and from these come our present stock, which is now in the 

 glands of most nursery-men. In some instances, I have heard that the wood 

 v was injured by the cold of last winter in the vicinity of Boston. Trees stand- 

 ing in my own ground were uninjured in wood, though tlie fruit-buds were killed. 

 The indications are that it is not as hardy as some other kinds. This is a 

 great drawback for open culture. I would here mention that peach-wood does 

 not bear burial in the ground as well a§ most other kinds of fruits. If the soil 

 is any other than liglit and sandy, the wood of the peach is liable to blacken 

 and rot. Evergreen boughs with leaves around the roots will probably be quite 

 sufficient protection for the wood and fruit-buds. 



I have had the good fortune to ripen this fruit in pots this season. The trees 

 were started very gradually in the house, and plunged in the open ground in 

 early June. I should judge it might ripen in the open ground about Sept. 15. 



The following representation of the fruit shows the average size, though the 

 form varies considerably : — 



Description. — Fruit large, oblong, sometimes round ; apex often very promi- 

 nent and pointed ; color a golden yellow, with rich crimson cheek ; flesh yel- 

 low, firm, juicy, sub-acid, sprightly, and good ; clings firmly to the stone. Time 

 probably Sept. 10 to October. Notwithstanding the general objection to cling- 

 stone;;, and also the doubt as to its entire hardiness in full exposure, yet it has 

 other qualities, which, to all appearance, make it a decided acquisition. 



W. C. Strofij!. 



