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Frances— In this new variety" we' believe we have one which is equal to 

 the old standard ELberta in everyfrespect and ripens after it. This new peach is 

 destined to become as popular as Elberta, which it follows closely in ripening. 

 By the time the latter is done the Frances is ready for shipment. It thus pre- 

 vents the occurrance of a break in the succession and reaches market at a time 

 when peaches command the highest price because the beautiful Elberta has 

 created the demand. It is one of the handsomest peaches ever grown, being of 

 a beautiful shade of yellow, covered almost entirely with brilliant red. In size 

 it is about the equal of Elberta, average specimens measuring nine inches in 

 circumference. It is very productive; the originator cut a branch nine inches 

 long on which were growing nine full sized peaches. The cut shows the Fran- 

 ces full size, and gives a good idea of its beautiful shape. It is a true freestone, 

 with particularly solid flesh, and as a "shipper" is absolutely without a rival. 

 Price 50c each, [$5Jper dozen, $25 per 100.|SJune buds at half price. : 



A noted Horticulturist in expressing^his^opmion'of the°Frances peach, says 

 that the quality is at least as good as Elberta and will be a decidedly more val- 

 uable peach as it immediately follows Elberta in the season of ripening. 



A noted fruit grower in Shrevesport, La., says that the Frances peach is hard 

 to excel in flavor, as well as beauty, and is surely all that is claimed for it, 

 Hence it should stand in the class as second to none. 



The Texas Farm and Ranch says: It has not seen anything that is superior 

 to the Frances in its season, being a yellow freestone, large, delicious and hand- 

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D. C. April 26th, 1899. 

 Messrs. J. G. Harrison & Sons, Gents:— The 28,000 strawberry plants von shipped me came in 

 first class condition. I am much pleased with your promptness and care in filling orders. I shall 

 remember you again when in want of plants and trees. Yours truly, B. B, Earnshaw. 



