1872 



The Western Pomolo$ist and Gardener. 



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Leading Varieties of Pcaclies— Descriptive Ijlst. 



The following are the leading varieties of peaches, as sold in our fruit markets. Among 

 the most popular and bringing the highest prices, is the Reeves' Favorite, a very large 

 and beautiful peach. 



LARGE BARLY YORK. 



Hale's Early. — This peach is the first to ripen-. The fruit is medium size, nearly round, 

 skin mottled red, flesh white, juicy and high flavored, but rots badly. 



