104 FRUIT CULTURE. 



liest, ripening about August 1st in the vicinity 

 of Boston ; all of medium or small size, adhering 

 considerably to the stone, but sweet and juicy. 

 Perhaps preference may be given to the first, 

 though Waterloo is new and may prove larger. 



Early Beatrice follows, about August 10th ; 

 is rather small, very juicy, melting, and good ; 

 red cheek ; needs thinning. 



Early Rivers. A large fruit, ripening the 

 middle of August ; of a creamy white color, with 

 a delicate pink cheek, flesh melting, rich, deli- 

 cious in flavor. 



Early York. Large, nearly white, with 

 dark red cheek ; very juicy, with rich, excellent 

 flavor. Middle of August. 



Mountain Hose. Large, roundish, nearly 

 covered with dark red ; juicy and good ; free 

 stone. Tree hardy, vigorous, and productive. 

 Middle of August. 



Cooledge 's. Large, roundish, clear white, 

 with red dots, deep scarlet cheek in the sun ; 

 very melting, juicy, rich, sub-acid ; liable to rot. 

 End of August. 



George the Fourth. Large, nearly white, 

 dotted red, with a deep red cheek ; flesh slightly 

 red, melting, juicy, excellent. 



Yellow Rareripe. Large, deep yellow, juicy, 

 vinous, one of the best. Last of August. 



