E. W. Reid’s Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 
CROSBY PEACH. 
CROSBY. 
This iron-clad peach originated at Billerica, Mass., about 1875, and a few trees were distributed through 
Northern Massachusetts and New Hampshire, after which the originator died, and Propagation an^ 
were discontinued; however, the constant bearing of these trees for nine years, often when 
all OTHERS have failed, has brought the hardiness and value of this variety to public attention, and the 
demand for trees has become enormous from those who know it best. 
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class. It ripens between Early and Late Crawford, or about with Oldmixon; a good family peach at all times 
and on account of its beautiful color, will command a ready sale alongside of the best standard soits, in a seasoi 
of abundance ; however, when it is considered that Us fruit buds art ■ so hardy as to withstand, frosts of w - 
ter and spring that often bill all other good varieties, its special value is appai ent— A fine i ellow peach to 
supply THE market WHEN there are no others. First-class, 50 cts. each $5 per doz., **5 P^l^Tsecond- 
class, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz., $20 per 100. Third class, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $15 per 100. Mailing size, 30 
cts. each, postpaid. LEMON FREE. 
This magnificent yellow peach originated in Summit county, Ohio, and has proved itself to be hardier than 
any other good peach grown in that section, and by far the most profitable. The name is very appropriate, as it 
ELBERTA. 
An exceedingly large, light-colored yellow peach, a cross between Crawford’s and Chinese Cling ; juicy, 
well flavored ; said to be probably the finest yellow freestone in existence. Ripens early in August. 
Prices of Lemon Free and Klberta. First class, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $10 per 100. Second class, 
is cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $9 per 100. Third class, 12 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7 per 100. . 
NOTE. We will put five each of the above two varieties in orders for 100 trees of standard varieties, at 
rate named for same, but not over this amount. 
