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42  Large late Heath

[sketch of peach]

This is probably equal to any peach imported from
Europe.  It is a native of the State of Maryland
cultivated originally from the Stone by Daniel Heath
Esqr [Esquire] of that State.  It is a beautiful large white
clingstone with a blush frequently on the cheek
next the Sun.  This however is very irregular, and many
of the finest peaches of this kind are found perfectly free
from red.  The flesh is rich juicy melting and singularly
tender.  When fully ripe it is so juicy that it is
difficult to eat without inconvenience.  It makes the
most elegant preserve when used before it is too ripe.
The leaf is a dark green & smooth at the edges.  The distinguishing
mark of this peach is the projection or
point at the end opposite the Stalk which is very
prominent. It ripens in September is in Season during the whole
month of October and by care keeps frequently late in
November.  The opening of the Stone leaving the kernel bare
is a peculiarity in this peach.  I am informed by Mrs White
that her grandfather Mr Heath brought the original
Stone from some port in the Mediterranean.
        