NEW HKAUNFICES, TEXAS. 
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peaches. 
Ill order of ripening, 4 to f> feet, 15 cents each ; slO i>er 100, except where noted. 
Extra large, selected trees, 25 cents each. Selected 
light grade. 10 cents each : $8 per 100. 
The peach is probably more extensively cultivated in our country than 
any other fruit, and it well deserves its popularity amongst the American 
people, as there is nothing that excels a luscious, red-ripe peach. Much has 
however been complained of late that the liner varieties do not bear enough in 
Texas People claim this to the drought, yet the failure in most cases is due 
to the ignorance of the people The traveling tree agents from other states 
introduce new' varieties every year, that are in most cases not at all adapted 
to our climate. Theiefore, never buy a tree unless you know that it is grown 
by a reliable nurseryman in your own state. West Texas is a dry country, 
but nevertheless good peaches can be raised, and plenty of them besides, 
provided the proper varieties are planted. 
The peach succeeds in almost any soil, but it prefers sandy soil with red 
clay subsoil to any other. 
The following varieties are all thoroughly tested by me. and I consider 
them the best collection that can be made for our climate. They are selected 
from 400 different vatieties, and as each variety has a ripening period of from 
10 to 15 days, peaches may be had all the time from the middle of Miy until 
November. I have arranged them in order of ripening for the convenience of 
the buyer. _ . • • 
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I. Ripening here from May 20 to June 10 . 
Victor, (new) Originator says it is earlier than Sneed. Young trees 
made rank growth, but have not fruited with me. 
Sneed, ripe 10 days before Alexander, of Chinese type. Tree of vigorous 
growth and droo])ing habit. 
Greensboro, (new) earlier and larger than Alexander, tine llavor and 
attractive appearance. 
Dwarf Japan Blood.Trec of dwarf habit, .surest bearer of all the early 
peaches. Emit is large, pointed, red cheek and end. and sometimes blood- 
red llesh. 
Alexander, good (luality, high color, llesh greenish white. IJest bearing 
May peach. 
Jessie Kerr,"riginated from .seed of Hales Early; about the size of and 
season with Alexander, bears well. 
