1 PEACHES 
The peach is the most adaptable of all tree fruits for home gardens. It may be grown 
nearly everywhere in the United States and the lake region of Southern Canada, where 
temperatures are seldom below 20° below zero. Commercial peach orchards are of grow¬ 
ing economic importance in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and surrounding states. In this area 
the climate is admirably suited to vigorous growth and productiveness and a ready market 
is available for sale of the fruit. A most delicious fruit in season and it has no superior as a 
canned product. 
Profits are quickly realized on a peach orchard as the trees begin bearing within three 
years after planting. 
The trees are usually planted in squares varying from 18 by 18 to 24 by 24 feet depend¬ 
ing on the fertility of the soil and the space available. Peach trees are shorter lived than 
apple trees and for this reason are often used in alternating rows in young apple orchards. 
Peach trees prefer sandy loams and other light well-drained soils to the heavy or rich soils. 
The following list includes the best varieties yet developed, which have ripening dates 
extending throughout the entire season, from July to October. 
HALEHAVEN (see above) 
Originated at the South Haven Experiment Station as a cross between J. H. Hale and 
South Haven. Ripens about eighteen days before Elberta, or about the same season as 
South Haven, although because of its high color it may be picked slightly earlier. This 
variety is a consistently early and heavy producer. Tree vigorous and very hardy. The 
fruit is large, high colored, of excellent quality and flavor, yellow fleshed and always free 
at the pit. An excellent peach for local markets and for shipping moderate distances. 
ARP BEAUTY 
Considered the earliest good yellow peach. The 
fruit is a partial clingstone of medium size. The color 
is a bright red with an attractive background. The 
flesh is a clear yellow color, fine grained, soft tex¬ 
tured, and of good guality. Tree healthy, vigorous, 
and very productive. Hardier in bud than the average. 
Suitable for roadside tourist trade and local markets, 
self-sterile and reguires interplanting. 
AMBER GEM 
A clingstone originated at the New Jersey Experi¬ 
ment Station.. After several years of testing at the 
South Haven Experiment Station, it has been found 
to possess the gualities desired for commercial can¬ 
ning. The fruit, is medium in size, elongated, and very 
beautifully colored. Tree is vigorous, hardy in bud, 
and very productive. Season 10 days to 2 weeks be¬ 
fore Elberta. 
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