Peach and Almond Stones Compared 



This illustration shows the similarity between the 

 stones of the peach and the almond, at the same time 

 revealing characteristic differences. Some horticulturists believe 

 that the almond was the original stock from which the peach was developed 

 through selective breeding in prehistoric times. Others do not accept 

 this theory* but all are agreed that peach and almond are pretty 

 closely related, and at least have common ancestors. Mr. 

 Burbank made interesting experiments in hybri- 

 dizing the almond and the peach which 

 are fully described in another volume. 



