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were none to compare with them in the New York market, end 
peaches not over half the size and of inferior quality were re- 
tailiim three for ten cents. 
j/New Frost-proof Peach, Cro.sby — This is the peach we have 
been looking for. A fine, large, handsome yellow peach, with 
remarkably small pit. that bears regular north of the peach 
belt. We know it to be all that it is claimed. It also is delicious. 
It Is now well tested and is known over the whole continent. 
I /Greensboro — The largest and most beautifully colored of all 
too early varieties. Double the size of Alexander, ripening at 
the jsame time. Flesh white, juicy and good. July, 
v/' Early Rivers — Large, creamy white, with pink cheek; juicy 
and melting. August. 
^ 'Hale’s Early — Medium size; greenish-white, with red cheek. 
!Hrst quality. Tree healthy, good grower and productive. 
I ^Triumph — Originated in Georgia. Ripens with Alexander; 
blooms late: has large flowers and is an abundant bearer. Tree 
makes a very strong growth ; fruit large size, with very small 
pit: surface is yellow, nearly covered with red and dark crimson 
in the sun: flesh bright yellow; nearly free when fully ripe; of 
excellent flavor. This and the Greensboro almost entirely super- 
sede the Alexander and Amsden. and Triumph has especial value 
as being the earliest yeliow peach. June. 
I Heath Cling — This is, perhaps, the very best of the late cllng- 
stilfe Peaches. Its very large size, beautiful appearance, high and 
luscious flavor, combined with its late maturity, and the long 
time it may be kept after taken from the tree, render It a most 
valuable sort for the market. Fruit very large; skin pale yel- 
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