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THE EARLY VARIETIES OF PEACHES 
Bilyeu Late T° those desiring a superb freestone peach which is suitable 
for table use or for furnishing local markets, late in the sea¬ 
son we do not hesitate in recommending the Bilyeu Late. 
The tree is an exceptionally strong grower bearing fruits of large, uni¬ 
form size, greenish white in color, blushed red on sunny side. The flesh 
is white and of fine flavor. Ripens October 15th. 
Blood Cling J his cling is quite commonly known among fruit growers 
® as the Indian Cling, and is highly prized for pickling and the 
making of preserves. The flesh is very red and preserves made from this 
variety present an attractive appearance. 
The fruit is large, skin dark red, in color, clouded with purplish red; while 
it is not considered particularly valuable for eating purposes we certainly do 
not hesitate to recommend it to anyone desiring a peach of its description for 
the family orchard. Ripens in July. 
Briggs Red May Discovered by John G. Briggs, of Yuba City, California. 
66 * The fruit is of a large size, greenish white in color, with 
a red cheek on the sunny side. The flesh is greenish white, juicy and melting. 
Briggs Red May is a profitable variety in the southern part of the State 
where it has been more extensively planted than in any other. We do not 
hesitate to recommend it as an early variety in all sections of California which 
are adapted to the growing of peaches. Ripens middle of June. 
Earlv Crawford This 1S one ^ ie ear ^ est and best freestones for can- 
* ning, drying or shipping. The fruit is large in size 
having a skin of yellow color, tinged with red. The flesh is yellow, rich and 
of good flavor. 
It was originated in New Jersey and is one of the most largely planted 
early freestone varieties in California. Ripens middle of July. 
Early Imperial Originated near Vacaville, by Mr. W. W. Smith. The tree 
Jr j s a vigorous strong grower, bearing fruit of good size, 
deep yellow in color, with a dark red cheek. It is very juicy and firm, for an 
early variety, which makes it profitable as an early shipper. It is also highly 
valuable for the home orchard being of fine flavor when used as a dessert 
fruit. Ripens last of June. 
Elberta Lovell 
Elberta The Elberta enjoys the distinction of being the best known peach 
throughout the United States. There is probably no other variety- 
grown that is to be found in as many markets and which extends over as long 
a shipping period. 
The tree is one of the strongest and most vigorous growers. The fruit is 
very large, round and of a golden yellow color, faintly striped with red. The 
flesh is yellow, juicy, with a very high flavor. 
Statistics show that during the season of 1916, nineteen hundred and nine 
cars of green peaches were shipped to the eastern markets from California 
and it is safe to say that 65 per cent of the total shipments were Elbertas, to 
say nothing of the amount that was dried, or consumed locally. Ripens last 
of July. 
