Deciduous Fruits 
In the lower South there are a number of deciduous fruits of decided merit which may be planted 
to advantage either in commercial orchards, or for home use. The most important of these are 
Peaches, Plums, Persimmons, Figs, Pears and Grapes. To a less degree, Pomegranates, Mulberries, 
Quinces and Apples are well worth while, in many sections. It may seem strange to include the Pear, 
for instance, but the Pear, since the introduction of blight-resistant varieties, is coming back again. 
We have a large number of these under test. 
There are several distinct features in favor of deciduous fruits. Planting can be easily estab¬ 
lished at low cost, and results are quickly secured. When intelligently handled, they give very 
satisfactory results. 
PEACHES 
For thirty years we have been studying Peaches. During this period we have originated and 
introduced a large number of different kinds. We have throughout this period been growing nursery 
trees. Our land is particularly adapted to the growing of fine Peach stock, and we are able to offer 
our customers the best trees that can be produced. They are well-grown, true to name,—in short, 
“Quality trees” of the very best strains. 
Varieties should be carefully selected, to have them adapted to the section where they are to 
be planted. This done, good trees planted on new land with good drainage, and carefully culti¬ 
vated, will bring quick returns, and are among the most satisfactory fruits that can be grown. 
The types of Peaches are as follows: Persian , commonly planted in the North. Northern Chinese, 
which includes Elberta and related varieties, generally planted in the cotton-belt; well adapted 
to western Florida. Spanish , native varieties that have originated in Florida and on the Gulf Coast, 
adapted to the latitude of northern Florida. Honey, comprising the Honey and its seedlings, 
adapted to northern Florida, southern Georgia and westward around the Gulf. Peen-to, comprising 
the original Peen-to and the varieties originated from it; well adapted to Florida, tropical and sub¬ 
tropical regions. Jewel is the most important commercial variety in the group. Oriental Bloods, 
Red Ceylon, adapted to the same range as Peen-to, and Japan Dwarf Blood to the same territory 
as the Honey Peach. 
ON PEACHES, except Luttichau. 
Each 
Per 10 
100 
1,000 
i-year, 2 to 3 feet. 
. So 15 
$l 20 
$9 00 
$70 00 
i-year, 3 to 4 feet. 
. 18 
1 50 
11 00 
85 00 
1-year, 4 to 6 feet. 
. 25 
2 00 
15 00 
no 00 
i-year, 6 feet and up. 
. 30 
2 50 
20 00 
LIST TO AID SELECTION 
In assigning varieties to districts of wide area, there will be local exceptions, but the follow¬ 
ing lists are based on many years of extensive planting, experimenting, research and observation. 
SUCCESSION OF RIPENING. —The terms “very early,” “early,” “midseason,” and “late,” 
in the following list (as indicated to the right of each variety by the abbreviations “VE,” “E,” 
“M,” “L”)indicate the comparative ripening time of the variety. 
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