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As these are only smooth-skinned varieties 

 of the peacli," no special directions in regard 

 to their treatment are required. None of the 

 varieties reach the highest standard, in qual- 

 itJ^ of the peach, and owing to the smooth 

 surface of the skin they are greatly subject 

 to the attacks of the curculio. For these rea- 

 sons they are not to be recommended for open 

 culture. The Downton, Early Violet, Elruge, 

 Havdwieke, Hunt's Tawny, Newington, and 

 Red Roman are desirable varieties, and the 

 Boston is one of the most beautiful of fruits. 

 A glass house will be found to be the most 

 practicable mode for bringing this fruit to 

 perfection. The remedy for tlie curculio may 

 be found under the head of the Plum. 



