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55813. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. A freestone seedling grown at the Plant Introduc- 

 tion Garden, Chico, Calif. Fruits round, yellow y/ith red cheeks, slightly flattened 

 at the ends and bulging in the center; about 2t inches in diameter. Flesh yellow, 

 very juicy, of good quality; slightly stained by the very small pit. In flavor this 

 variety compares favorably with Late Crawford; it is about a week later than Elberta, 

 and in texture it is better than the latter. (Chico, Calif.) 



55835. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. A clingstone seedling of the Spanish variety 

 TARDIO AMARILLO, grown at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif, Fruits nearly 

 spherical, about 2^ inches long; skin yellow with reddish tinge; flesh golden yellow 

 with tinge of red at pit, juicy, of good texture and flavor. Matures at Chico in 

 late August or early September. Appears to have promise as a canning peach and a 

 heavy bearer. (Chico. Calif.) 



55836. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. A clingstone seedling of the variety TARDIO 

 AMARILLO from Spain, grown at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif. Fruits 

 round, about 2^ inches in diameter; skin orange-yellow; flesh dark lemon-yellow, firm, 

 fairly juicy, of good quality, slightly stained by pit. Appears to have promise as 

 a canning variety. Ripens at Chico, Calif., in late August. (Chico, Calif.) 



63850. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif. 

 A freestone seedling of the SHALIL peach, a variety introduced from the Kurram Valley, 

 Northwest Provinces, India. Fruits round to oval, about 2 inches in diameter; skin 

 light yellow, thin, tender, separating easily from flesh; flesh golden yellow, rather 

 soft, juicy, not stained around pit; pit 1^ inches long, sharp pointed. Tree large 

 and vigorous, satisfactory at Chico as a stock. Recommended for drying and home can- 

 ning. (Chico, Calif.) 



63851. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif. 

 A freestone seedling of the SHALIL peach, a variety introduced from the Kurram Val- 

 ley, India. Fruits nearly round, about 2^ inches long, with a tender golden yellow 

 skin, separating easily from the rather soft, juicy, golden yellow flesh which is 

 slightly stained by the small sharp-pointed pit. Ripens at Chico in late August. 

 The tree is fast growing and vigorous, and the fruits are excellent for table use. 

 (Chico, Calif.) 



63852. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif. 

 A clingstone seedling of the SHALIL peach, a variety introduced from the Kurram 

 Valley, Northwest Provinces, India. Fruits roundish oval, 2| inches long; skin golden 

 yellow, thick, tough, adhering to the firm golden yellow, fairly juicy, unstained 

 flesh; pit 1| inches long, sharp pointed. An attractive peach worthy of testing for 

 canning. (Chico, Calif.) 



68352. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Fullar's Cling Peach. From New South Wales, Australia. 

 Fruits nearly spherical, about 2i inches long; skin dark rich yellow overlaid on one 

 side with red blush or stripings; flesh firm, dark lemon yellow or orange, somewhat 

 tough, medium juicy, slightly red at the pit, slightly acid, flavor good. Appears to 

 have some desirable qualities of a canning peach. (Chico, Calif.) 



