298 THE PEACH. 



Section III. Leaves with reniform glands. 



Sub-section I. Flotcers large. 



Eakly PtrapLE. (Syn. Pourpr'e Hative, Pourpr^e Hative 

 a Grand Fleurs.) Size medium, globular, depressed, a 

 deep suture across the apex ; skin light yellow, with a 

 mottled purplish red cheek ; flesh red at the stone, melt- 

 ing, juicy, with a high flavor; stone broad and rough; 

 season early, or middle or latter pat t of 8 mo., (Aug.) 

 Rare in this country. The Serrate Early York has been 

 propagated under this name in portions of this country, and 

 the Grosse Mignonne in Europe ; from both of which it 

 differs in the glands of its leaves. 



White Blossomed Incomparable. (Syn. White Blossom, 

 Willow Peach.) Large, oval ; skin wholly white ; flesh 

 white to the stone, juicy, pleasant, of tolerable flavor. 

 Ripens first of autumn. Flowers white, leaves light 

 green, shoots pale yellow. American. 



Subsection II. Flowers small. 



BREVOORT. (Syn. Brevoort's Morris, Brevoort's Seed- 

 ling Melter.) Medium or large, round and slightly ob- 

 late, suture distinct, deep at apex ; skin nearly white or 

 with a faint dingy hue, with a bright red cheek ; flesh 

 rather firm, slightly red at stone, rich, sweet, and high- 

 flavored. First of autumn. Moderately and uniformly 

 productive. Origin, New- York. 



Chancellor. (Syn. Late Chancellor, Noisette.) Large, 

 oval, suture distinct ; skin nearly white, with a dark 

 crimson cheek ; flesh deep red at the stone, with a rich 

 vinous flavor ; stone oblong. Late. Of French origin. 



Early New;ngton Freestone. Size medium: roundish, 

 one half always larger, suture distinct ; surface nearly 

 white, dotted and streaked with red, the cheek a rich red ; 

 flesh white, red at the stone, at first wholly adhering, but 

 as it ripens, partially separating from it ; juicy, rich, fine. 

 A valuable early variety, ripening immediately after the 

 Serrate Early York. 



