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E. W. 
Rrio’s Catalogue 
of Small Fruits, Etc. 
THE WONDERFUL PKACH 
THE CROSBY. PEACH. 
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 and distribution 
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 lias 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, with 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 011 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 arf. no others. First-class, 50 cts. each, $5 der doz., $25 per 100 ; second- 
class, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz., $20 per 100. 
THE WONDERFUL PEACH 
First attracted attention at the Mount Holly Fair, October 11 to 16, 1886, where its large size, handsome color 
(yellow vvith red cheek), late ripening and good keeping qualities were admired by thousands. It was awarded 
a first prize and silver medal by the society. The Wonderful Peach is very large, late, handsome, yellow, with 
red cheek, flesh yellow, quality excellent, and will keep a long time in good condition ; a good shipper free 
stone, pit small; valuable for canning or preserving ; tree a strong, healthy grower and very productive, ripen- 
ing second week in October. 
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. 
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 FOR WONDERFUL, LEHON FREE and ELBERTA. 
First-class . 
Second-class 
Third-class 
NOTE.— We will 
rate named for same, 
Each Doz. Per ioo 
$0 20 $2 00 $10 00 
15 1 50 9 00 
15 1 25 8 00 
put five each of the above three varieties in orders for 100 trees of standard varieties, at 
but not over this amount. 
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