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Elberta 
Ripens middle of August. Yellow skin with deep red cheek. Flesh 
is golden yellow, red at the pit, firm and juicy. Size runs from large 
to extra large. Freestone. 
There is no peach so widely known as Elberta. It has been the 
standard for all other peaches almost since the date of its introduction. 
As a commercial peach it is without a peer. You would experience 
real difficulty if you attempted to find a large peach orchard without 
a block of Elberta. 
FRUIT IS LARGE 
In most localities it will rank as extra large. But its desirability is 
not based upon the size alone. The coloring of Elberta is practically 
perfect. The rich yellow skin is almost entirely covered with dark 
blush upon the sunny side. This appearance and the uniform size 
serve to sell it almost on sight. The flesh is juicy and tender, yet 
firm enough to hold its shape well when canned. 
THE BEST COMMERCIAL PEACH 
It has long been considered by experts the one best peach for 
growers, because, in addition to the merits mentioned above, it ships 
well and is comparatively free from rot. This means that it can be 
picked, boxed, and shipped without spoilage, and that on the fruit- 
stand it will look as though it was picked the same morning. That 
is the real test of a commercial peach; it should not only grow and 
look well, but it should have stamina enough to still look its best 
when it reaches the retail agent. 
Elberta may be picked a short time before it is entirely ripe, as it 
has the faculty of some apples in ripening after it has been picked. 
Most peaches would rot before ripening, but Elberta will ripen as 
though it still hung on the tree. Of course, Elberta must not be 
treated like a winter apple, as no peach will stand it, but at picking- 
time even a few extra days are a great help. 
At prices quoted in this catalogue, trees, shrubs, or plants are 
delivered to railroad or express companies at Berlin, without extra 
charge for packing. A discount of 5 per cent will be allowed for cash 
with order. 
