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Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 
CROSBY PEACH. 
CROSBY. 
This iron-clad peach originated at Billerica, Mass., about 187s, and a few trees were distributed through 
Northern Massachusetts and New Hampshire, after which the originator died, and propagation and distribution 
were discontinued; however, the constant bearing of these trees for nine years, often when 
ai.l 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. 
The tree is of the low, spreading, willowy habit of growth, similar to Hill’s Chili, Wager, and others of that 
class of hardy peaches ; however, it is even more dwarf than these, and often the entire product of a tree, two 
bushels or even more, can be picked by a man standing on the ground. The fruit is of medium size, roundish 
in form, slightly flattened, witli a distinct seam on the blossom end, bright orange yellow, splashed with streaks 
of carmine on the sunny side, of beautiful appearance, and not so acid as most yellow peaches of the Crawford 
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 sorts, in a season 
of abundance ; however, when it is considered that its fruit buds are so hardy as to withstand the frosts of win- 
ter and spring that often kill all other good varieties , its special value is apparent — A fine yellow peach to 
supply the market when there are no others. First-class, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $15 per 100 ; second- 
class, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100. Third-class, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $10 per 100. Mailing size, 
20 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 
is almost of lemon shape, being longer than broad, pointed at the apex ; color a pale yellow when ripe. It is of 
large size, the finest specimens measuring over twelve inches in circumference ; of excellent quality ; ripens 
after late Crawford ; is immensely productive, and will surely become a leading orchard variety. 
ELBERT A. 
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 Elberta. First class, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. , $10 per 100. Second class, 
15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., S9 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, 
