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43127. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Ideal Peach. From New Zealand. Presented by
H. R. Wright.  Fruits oval, about 2½ inches long; skin yellow, with 
red where exposed to sun; flesh yellow, of good flavor and quality, slightly 
stained near pit; pit of medium size, free from flesh. Matures at Chico,
Calif., about the middle of July. (Chico, Calif. )

43129. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Late Champion Peach. From New Zealand, Presented
by H. R. Wright. Fruits round, flattened at the ends; skin yellow,
slightly tinged with red; flesh golden yellow, sweet, juicy, of good texture
and flavor, thick; pit small, free from flesh. A good late freestone peach,
maturing at Chico, California, the first of October. (Chico, Calif. )

45132. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Motion's Cling Peach. From New Zealand, Presented 
by H. R. Wright.  Fruits oval-rounded, about 2½ inches in diameter;
skin yellow, slight red blush; flesh yellow, firm, juicy, mild subacid
flavor, slightly stained at pit; pit red. Ripens at Chico early in September, 
Appears to be promising for canning, (Chico, Calif.)

43137. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Up-to-Date Peach. From New Zealand. Plants
presented by H. R. Wright.  A vigorous, prolific variety which bears freestone fruits, averaging about 6 ounces in weight, with golden-yellow skin
mottled with red. The sweet, juicy, melting flesh is of high quality; the
medium-sized pit is pink, slightly staining the flesh. Its ripening season
is the same as that of Elberta, and it thrives as far north as New Jersey.
For trial as a home fruit, and for shipping and drying. (Chico, Calif,)

43290. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From Canton, China.  Presented by P.
H. Josselyn, Vice Consul in charge.  A round, very sweet, honey-flavored
peach, which came originally from Manchuria. (Chico, Calif.)

43569. AMYGDALUS PERSICA.. Bresquilla Peach, From Valencia, Spain. Presented 
by John R. Putnam, American Consul. Fruits round, about 2¾ inches
in diameter; skin lemon yellow, thick and tough; flesh firm, juicy, golden
yellow, rather tough, not stained at pit, with a sweet, agreeable flavor;
pit pink, of medium size. Appears to have promise as a good clingstone
for canning. (Chico, Calif.)

55549. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Goodman's Choice Peach. From Eastwood, New
Zealand. Obtained from H. R. Wright, Fruits roundish, 2¾ inches in
diameter; skin yellow overlaid with red; flesh clear yellow, lightly
tinged red at pit, firm of good quality; pit medium, red. Considered by
Australian nurserymen their best yellow-fleshed clingstone for canning.
Season at Chico late August. (Chico, Calif.)

55563. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. Plants budded from a seedling grown
and selected at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif., from seed
obtained through John R. Putnam, American consul at Valencia, Spain. Fruits
large, about 2⅛  inches in diameter, yellow with a red blush; flesh
golden yellow throughout and excellent in flavor; pit small. This variety
promises to be of value as a commercial canning peach. It remains firm
when cooked, retains its delicate flavor, and does not require a heavy sirup.
The fruits ripen at Chico about August 20. (Chico, Calif.)
        