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Original Strain 

 J. H. HALE 



ranking member of the five greatest peaches in Arherica. 



Our Hales are propagated direct from 

 the original strain, the variety being orig- 

 inated by the late J. H. Hale of South 

 Glastonbury, Connecticut and Fort Valley, 

 Georgia, who at one time was the Peach 

 King of America. There are many types and strains of J. H. Hale grown, but 

 the only one worthy of commercial importance is the original strain, which is 

 the extra large, round, highly colored Peach. The original strain necessitates 

 cross-pollenization and it is necessary, for proper results, to plant a few Belle 

 of Georgia or Hiley along with Hale for cross-pollen- 

 ization. 



The tree is somewhat dwarf, a moderate grower and 

 should be planted on the richest, best, well-drained 

 soil available. The Hale needs more cultivation and 

 fertilization than most varieties. 



Hale is the second most extensively planted yellow 

 Peach, being surpassed only by Eiberta. Hale is a 



Extra Large Size 



Yellow, freestone, extra large, beautiful red coioring, 

 firm and of the highest quality and enticing flavor. J. H. 

 Hale ripens about 2 or 3 days prior to Eiberta. 



Hales are too large to properly pack in 6-gallon carriers, but they make the most 

 attractive and commanding appearance when packed ring-faced in bushel and half- 

 bushel baskets. The Hale quickly made a national reputation and is a strong competitor 

 of the Eiberta, being just about as good a shipper as Eiberta. 



Brings Highest Market Prices 



Big Peach 



Special 



Offer 



No. 158 



2 J. H. Hale 



2 Eiberta 



2 Brackett 

 6 big trees, 

 5 to 6 feet, 

 for 



$2.40 



Prices on J. H. Hale and Eiberta 

 with a large national crop ore about 



the same, but on a short crop year Hales usually sel 



from 25c to 50c and sometimes 75c more per bushel 



on large wholesale markets. x 



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fMidseason Late Varieties 



BANNER. Medium size, yellow. 



C CRAWFORD LATE. Yellow, freestone, superb in 

 size and shape; splendid yellow, with broad,_dark 

 red cheek; flesh deep yellow, juicy and melting, 

 rich, winy flavor. One of the best late sorts. 

 Tree vigorous, hardy and sure bearing. Coming 

 at a time when the midseason peaches are over, 

 this variety is eagerly bought up for canning 

 and preserving, and brings highest prices. Being 

 such a remarkably good shipper, it reaches the 

 market in first class condition. An old commer- 

 cial favorite. 



'WILMA. Yellow, freestone, large, good red color, 

 somewhat similar to its parent, Eiberta. 



GOLD DROP. Freestone, hardy, very productive. 

 Medium size, golden yellow color with red blush. 

 Flavor extra good. Very desirable for home use. 



SHIPPERS' LATE RED. Yellow, freestone, large, 

 round, bulkier than Eiberta, with an attractive 

 red coloring which is catchy to the eye. Flesh is 

 yellow, juicy, sweet and of pleasing flavor. Trees 

 are very hardy, good growers, bear young, sure 

 croppers, and prolific bearers. Promising new 

 late commercial variety and excellent home sort. 



J. H. HALE, a Peoch of High Quality 



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