Harrisons’ Nurseries, Berlin, Md., U. S. A. 
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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 color- 
ing 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. r 
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. 
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