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SUNSET SEED AND PLANT COMPANY 
Peaches 
The peach is a favorite crop in California, because of bearing soon after planting. (Tiiree years after set- 
ting out a peach orchard the trees bear a crop.) It delights in a warm, light, deep, sandy loam, which must be- 
well drained ; and thrives to perfeclion on sediment lands bordering creek beds; also does well in the foothills, 
where some growers claim they can raise a finer flavored peach than in the valleys. Above all things, there- 
must be good drainage. 
We would advise the intending planter to make enquiries of us before deciding o;\ varieties he shall set- 
out. Thus he can learn which varieties are not affected by "curl leaf" in his locality. Some are less suscep- 
tible than others to this ailment; the locality, likewise, has much to do with it, some kinds being more affectetl 
in one section of the country than in another. Distance to plant, 18 to 20 feet aparl, or 13-1 to 108 trees to the 
acre. 
One hundred trees, 4 to 6 feet, baled, ready for shipping, will weigh about 140 pounds. 
Price— 1 year, 4 to G feet, 30c. each, $l.SO per 10, $13.00 per 100 
" 1 " 3 to 4 " I5c. " 1.00 •' 8.00 
Special quotations ou lots of 500 trees aud over. 
Peaches — Freestone 
I Ripenings nearly in order uained, 
Brlggs' May — Medium to large, round; skin white, with rich red cheek; flesh greenish white, melting- 
rich and juicy. Firm enough for shipment. 
Alexander — Most widely grown, being considered the best early variety ; medium to large ; greenislu 
white, nearly covered with deep red ; flesh firm, juicy and sweet. Bears transportation well. 
Governor Oarlaild — Very large; rich, rosy hue ; delicious flavor and of exquisite fragrance. Best quality 
of early peach. 
PEACH— EARLY CRAWFORD. 
