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Peach, Babcock 
This new Peach of Dr. Babcock’s was introduced by the Southern California 
U.S. D. A., and is fine for Southern conditions. It is an exceedingly attrac- 
tive red Peach with white flesh, remaining very hard until thoroughly ripe. 
Fruit of the Babcock will average small to medium, but we have reports of 
large fruit having been produced under certain conditions. Flavor is mild 
and non-acid. The trees will bear the first year in the orchard or home- 
grounds, but should not be permitted to mature fruit at the expense of 
growth. We are told by the men closely associated with the Babcock since 
its introduction that grove trees under observation have never missed a 
crop, which, in Peach circles, is remarkable. In addition, the trees seem to 
suffer hardly at all from the common fault in warm latitudes—delayed 
foliation. Another valuable characteristic of Babcock, is its astonishing ability 
to cling to the trees through severe windstorms, even when quite ripe. 
Commercially, this can mean money to the grower, and to the home ex- 
perimenter is, at least, a great satisfaction. 
CuLtuRAL Note: Because of its prolific habit, this variety should be 
heavily pruned and thinned for best results. 
Peach, Flowering, Helen Borchers 
This beautiful double-flowered variety should be the outstanding orna- 
mental for the South this year and for many years to come. The flowers 
will average well over 2 inches across and the shade is a clear pink; petals 
are ruffled and incurved. We have found that when cut for use in the home 
the blooms hold up unusually well and do not shatter easily. 
The tree is a vigorous grower, particularly when planted on medium to 
heavy lands. When these are not available, a mulch of straw or leaves 
will help achieve the same purpose. 
Our supply of Helen Borchers is limited this first season, so we suggest that 
you place your order in early winter to avoid possible disappointment later. 
Quince, Flowering (Cydonia japonica) 
Until very recently these Chenomeles have been rather neglected by the 
gardeners of Florida, perhaps because they were considered more of a 
Northern subject and not so suitable for Southern conditions. They have 
been grown at Glen Saint Mary for two years now with good success, and 
we do not hesitate to recommend both the red- and the pink-flowering varie- 
ties for vivid and profuse spring color. Half deciduous in this section, they 
seldom attain more than 5 feet in height, with about the same spread. 
Spiny branches, leaves broad-ovate to 2 inches long, coarsely toothed. 
Flowers average 1 inch in diameter and are orange-scarlet or salmon-pink— 
two distinct types, so far unnamed here. Both mature yellow fruit. 
Redbud, Chinese (Cercis chinensis) 
We believe that this newly introduced Asiatic Redbud, with its purplish Top: DOUBLE FLOWERING PEACH, 

pink flowers, will find immediate favor with the planting public. Individual HELEN BORCHERS 
blooms, often measuring three-quarters of an inch in length, are borne in Bottom: FLOWERING CRAB-APPLE 
heavy clusters along the branches, Ultimate height is said to be around 
50 feet and the rate of growth is somewhat faster than that of Canadensis. 
The foliage and general appearance of the tree is very similar to that popular 
and well-known type. A group of the three varieties 
makes a lovely spot of color. 






FLOWERING QUINCE 
(Cydonia japonica) 
We also have _ tubbed 
Evergreens such as _ Ilex 
vomitoria, Retinospora eri- 
coides, Arborvitze, and 
others well adapted to 
growth in containers. 
Please write for sizes 
and prices. 
GLEN SAINT MARY NURSERIES CO., Glen Saint Mary, Florida 3 
