Foster s Seedling Peach. 



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FOSTER'S SEEDLING PEACH. 



The annexed engraving gives a correct idea of the average size and form 

 of this new seedling peach, which has been named for its originatoi-, — Capt. 

 J. T. Foster of Medford, Mass. It was raised from the stone of one of two 

 peaclies tliat he purchased in Boston market ; and the tree is now about ten 

 years old. It is very hardy, and the fruit always large, and remarkablx- 



handsome. The foliage is said to be very large, dark, glossy, and peculiar, 

 unlike that of any other variety. The fruit is large, slightly flattened, with 

 a slight suture ; stem moderately depressed ; flesh yellow, very rich and 

 juicy, with pleasant sub-acid flavor; free stone, of medium size ; color of 

 fruit a deep orange and red, becoming very dark red on the exposed side. 

 Ripe from middle to last of September. This fruit is so attractive, that we 

 have known it to sell, on one occasion at least, for one dollar each ; and, 

 wherever exhibited, it attracts a great deal of attention. 



