1905 



FRUITS OF ONTARIO. 



121 



Smock. 



SNEED. 



A promising early variety for home use and near markets. 



Okigin : Tennessee, by Judge Sneed of Memphis, about 1880, from a pit of the Cliinese 

 Cling. 



Tree : vigorous, but slender in young growth ; productive ; an early bearer. 



Fkuit : medium ; form roundish oval, slightly one-sided ; skin light greenish white, 

 with red cheek, and a short thick down ; cavity narrow and deep, with distinct suture, an 

 a small pointed ape.T, in a slight depression. 



Sneed. 



Flesh : semi-cling ; color yellowish white at maturity ; texture tender, fine, very juicy 

 flavor mild, vinous, pleasant. 

 Quality : dessert good. 



Value : home market second class ; distant market useless. 

 Season : Late July to early August. 



