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Jan. 1869, p. 79, from McDonough [New Castle Co.] Del., says
Mr. E. Fennimore who has a landing on Delaware river has a
peach orchard which "has not failed once since it came into
bearing seven years ago with 10,000 trees [it now numbers
9,000).  His gross receipts have been $120,000 for 114,000
bakstes [baskets], in seven years."  The orchards around never did <s>do</s>
as well.

A good many peaches appear to be grown about Union Springs
N.Y.--C. & C. Gent. 1874. p. 121.

Peaches in Niagara Co., New York.
"The growing of the peach for market is fast becoming a very
important branch of industry in this county.  This is probably
on of the most favorable portions of the country for
growing this fruit successfully.  With ordinary care and
culture, the peach tree here grows to perfection. Until
within a few years, comparatively few have been engaged
in this business. Those few have made money. But the rest
of the farmers are beginning to find out raising peaches
pays, and the rate at which orchards have been and are being
set out is wonderful.  I think that fully one-half of the 
        