NEW YORK AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION, 



Geneva, N. Y., January 31, 1917. 



To the Honorable Board of Control of the New York Agricultural 

 Experiment Station: 



Gentlemen : — I have the honor to transmit herewith the manu- 

 script of the fifth in our series of fruit-publications, to be known as 

 " The Peaches of New York," and to constitute Part II of the report 

 of tl^is institution for 1916. 



Peach-growing is an important industry in the State of New York. 

 In certain counties the production of this fruit has been a main factor in 

 the well-known prosperity of many owners of peach-orchards. More- 

 over, the peach, when at its best, is a luscious article of food and adds 

 greatly not only to the enjoyment, but to the healthfulness, of our diet. 



The commercial and dietary importance of the peach is, therefore, 

 the justification for the preparation of this volume. 



Because the numerous varieties of peaches differ greatly in quality 

 and in their adaptation to varying conditions, a comprehensive study of 

 those varieties which are, or which may be, grown in this State seemed 

 greatly worth while. 



It is with a feeling of satisfaction, even of pride, that I submit 



to you the accompanying manuscript. Its preparation reflects great 



credit upon Prof. Hedrick and his associates and upon the makers of 



the plates. 



W. H. JORDAN, 



Director. 



