P. J. Berckma/vs Co. Avgvsta . Georgia 
FRUIT DEPARTMENT 
subsoil. Cowpeas, drilled in 2 feet apart, leaving at least 4 feet on each side of the trees, is the best crop to grow in a Peach orchard. 
Cultivate frequently, and, in late fall or early winter, turn under the cow peas. When the orchard begins to bear it should have 
clean cultivation, but after the fruit is harvested, drill in peas for a cover crop, and turn these under as above directed. 
Peaches, Freestone 
Alexander. Above medium; highly colored in clay soils, less 
so in light soils; flesh greenish white, very juicy, vinou.} and 
of good quality; adheres to the stone. Matures from May 
20 to June 15. Remarkably prolific and bears very young. 
Angel. (For Florida and sub-tropical sections only.) Large; 
roundish, slightly pointed; skin yellow, highly washed with 
red; flesh white, juicy, fine flavor; seedling of Peen-to; free¬ 
stone; ripens in north Florida, June 20. 
BELLE (Belle of Georgia). Very large; skin white, with red 
cheek; flesh white, firm, and of excellent flavor; very prolific; 
excellent shipper. Tree a rapid grower. July 5 to 20. 
BERENICE (China Strain). Large to very large; yellow, mot¬ 
tled with dark crimson; flesh yellow, melting, juicy and rich. 
Matures from end of July to middle of August. In point of 
excellent qualities it is superior to any yellow Peach of its sea¬ 
son, is most showy and an excellent shipper. Itsgood quality 
also commends it to the planter. It originated with the late 
Dr. L. E. Berckmans in 1877, and, after a trial of over thirty 
years, we have nothing equal to it at the same season. 
Captain Ede. Large; yellow; excellent quality. Ripens early 
in July. Resembles Elberta, but better flavor. 
CARMAN. Large; creamy white, with deep blush; skin tough, 
but flesh very tender and of fine flavor; prolific bearer. A 
most profitable and popular shipping variety. Ripens June 
20 to July 1. 
Champion. Large; skin creamy white, with red cheek; flesh 
rich and juicy. Ripens middle to last of July. 
Chair’s Choice. Large; yellow; flesh very fine; heavy bearer; 
an excellent variety. August 15 to 30. 
Climax. (For Florida and sub-tropical sections only.) A seed¬ 
ling of Honey, but larger; a heavy bearer; fruit of good ap¬ 
pearance, round, slightly oblong; point recurved; pale yel¬ 
low, washed red; flesh yellowish white, fine-grained, sw’cct. 
Ripens north Florida, June 25 to July 5. 
Columbia (Pace; Yellow Indian; Tinley, etc.). Large; dingy 
yellow and red stripes; flesh yellow, buttery, rich and sweet; 
quality best. End of July to middle of August. 
Dr. Berckmans. Large; creamy white, blush cheek; flesh 
white, melting, vinous, of the highest flavor. A seedling of 
Chinese Cling, but surpasses any variety of the same parent¬ 
age maturing at same season. Middle to end of July. 
A One-Year Peach Tree Properly Pruned 
ELBERTA. Large; yellow, with red cheek; juicy and of good 
flavor; flesh yellow. Supposed to be a seedling of Chinese 
Cling. Ripe middle of July. This is an excellent shipping 
variety. 
Everbearing. (Indian type.) In some sections, this Peach 
begins to ripen about July 1 to 15, and continues to produce 
successive crops until about the middle of September. 
Fruit varies in size from large to medium, is creamy white, 
mottled and striped with light purple ami pink veins. Ob¬ 
long, tapering to the apex; flesh white, with red veins near 
the skin. Very juicy and of excellent flavor. We do not 
recommend the Everbearing Peach for commercial orchards, 
but for family use only. 
FORD’S. An excellent large, white-flesh Peach of Chinese 
type. Quality good; a heavy and reliable bearer. June 15. 
Governor Hogg. Large; white, with beautiful cheek; flesh 
white, tender and juicy; highly flavored; red at pit; semi- 
cling; June 20 to 25. 
GREENSBORO. Origin, North Carolina. Ripens usually a 
week later than Alexander, but frequently with it, and is 
much larger and superior in every way. Round, sometimes 
elongated; flesh white, very juicy, of good quality; skin 
white, with red cheek, highly colored in the sun. A favorite 
and profitable early market sort. 
HILEY (Early Belle). Large; white, with beautiful red cheek; 
flesh white; quality best. Prolific bearer. Ripens June 25 
to July 5. The best shipping variety of its season, which 
makes it very valuable. 
Imperial. A Florida variety; very large, roundish, oblong; 
skin greenish yellow, red blush; flesh white, juicy and of 
excellent flavor. Ripens in north Florida. June 25 to July 5. 
Pallas. A seedling of Iloney, originated by Dr. L. E. Berck¬ 
mans. Fruit resembles the parent, but is much larger and 
more nearly round in shape; flesh white, melting and vinous. 
July 10. 
Peen-to Free. (For Florida and sub-tropical sections only.) 
Fruit 2 to 2} inches in diameter, very flat; skin pale green¬ 
ish white, with beautifully mottled red cheek; flesh finely 
grained; quality good. As this Peach colors some time 
before maturity, it is frequently gathered prematurely. 
Therefore, it should be allowed to hang upon the tree until 
approaching full maturity, to get the best fruit. Ripens 
in Florida from April 1 to May 10. 
Picquet’s Late. Very large; yellow, with a red cheek; flesh 
yellow, buttery, rich, sweet and of the highest flavor. Ma¬ 
turity from end of August to middle of September. One 
of the best freestones 
Red River. An improvement on Early Louise, but of 
larger size; quality best; creamy white, with pink check. 
June 10 to 15. 
ROBERT. Large; creamy white, with crimson check; flesh 
white, slightly veined pink, melting, juicy and vinous; 
quality best. A reliable sort. August 15. 
SAL WAY. A well-known and popular variety; large; dull 
yellow', mottled browmish red; flesh yellow, firm, but 
rather acid; fine flavor. August 15. 
Slappy. Clear, golden yellow, with dark cheek; flesh yellow 
and of good quality. Ripens early in July. 
SNEED iBowers; Peebles). Medium; creamy white, with 
carmine mottling; flesh greenish w'hite, juicy; semi-cling; 
quality fair. Ripens on an average six to eight days 
before Alexander. 
Summerour, or Atlanta. Very large, round; deep yellow; 
flesh yellow, juicy, sweet and of good quality. Maturity 
from middle to end of September. This Peach fills a gap 
which has long been open in the season of maturity, 
because it ripens after all the good freestones are gone; 
very desirable on this account. 
THURBER. Medium to large; skin white, with light crimson 
mottling; flesh very juicy, vinous, of exceedingly fine tex¬ 
ture. Maturity, July 1 to 10. A seedling of Chinese 
Cling. This variety has seldom failed to yield a crop of 
fruit when other varieties failed, and is highly prized as a 
market sort. 
Victor. Size below' medium; creamy white, mottled light 
carmine, some faint dark stripes; flesh white, juicy, vinous; 
semi-cling. Quality best, of the Alexander type. Ripens 
immediately after Sneed. 
WADDELL. Of medium size, fine shape; skin greenish 
white, almost covered with red; flesh white and juicy; 
very prolific; a fine market sort. June 25. 
Waldo. (For Florida and sub-tropical sections only.) Me¬ 
dium, roundish, oblong; bright yellowish red, washed with 
carmine; flesh fine-grained, juicy and melting. Very valu¬ 
able for the South. Ripens June 1. 
Wonderful. Very large, deep yellow, with carmine 
blush; flesh yellow, firm, good. Ripens middle to last of 
August. 
If you want a beautiful Lawn this winter, try our “Fruitland Mixture ” We feel sure a trial will 
prove satisfactory. See page 5 
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