Harrisons' Nurseries, Berlin, Md., U. S. A. 



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. 



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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