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FERTILE HALE. This variety will produce full crops 
of beautiful large peaches, entirely free from all 
so-called ‘‘buttons’’ so prevalent in erops of J. H. 
Hale, for it is self-fertile. Season little later than 
Elberta. Fruit very large; flesh yellow, with deep 
carmine blush. Very hardy freestone. Splendid 
market variety. Protected under U. S. Plant Patent. 
Prices 10c per tree higher than listed on page 35. 
5/16 in. size not available. 
RED ELBERTA. U. S. Plant Patent No. 232. This 
rich red-all-over Peach is identical with Elberta in 
tree and fruit with a much improved flavor, but 
ripens 10 days earlier. The flavor is exquisitely 
rich, sweet, and free from all bitterness, It is fine 
textured, firm and able to hold up for long-distance 
shipping and canning requirements. The rich red 
color sells the fruit on sight. Freestone and self- 
pollenizing. See page 35 for price. 
SKIBBE’S ELBERTA. New! This peach was found 
in an orchard by Mr. Skibbe of Eau Claire, Mich- 
igan, as a seedling which grew up beside a large 
Apple tree. Observations have shown this tree bore 
about a peck of peaches the second year, the third 
year a bushel, and this year a full crop. It was 
such an outstanding Peach, Mr. Skibbe brought it 
to our attention; after seeing the tree and examin- 
ing the peaches we were so much impressed with this 
new variety, we. purchased the budwood from this 
tree and budded about fifty trees two years ago. 
Last year we budded enough so we now have a 
limited supply to offer to our trade. We have found 
the peach to be all that we expected. It is a large, 
yellow, freestone; round—practically the shape of 
J. H. Hale; self-pollenizing, and ripens right after 
Elberta. Peaches are the size of J. H. Hale, which 
is one of the largest peaches grown today. Fruit is 
yellow with bright red cheek with occasional strip- 
ing. Mr. Skibbe, who is a large Peach grower in 
Berrien County, is so impressed with this variety 
he is planting an orchard this spring. We believe 
this peach will be grown extensively for home and 
market use as soon as stock is available. Get started 
this year with a few trees. PRICES: 10c per tree 
higher than price listed on page 35. 
EARLY PROFIT. See page 36. 
BARGAIN NO. 38 
FIVE PEACH TREES 
One each, 5 varieties listed $.00 
on this page. All 7/16 inch. 
Net, not prepaid 

Amber Gem 



CKERMAN'S 
othom Juown 
There’s a Difference. Northern Grown. Buds 
Especially Selected from Heavy Bearing 
Trees; Insures a Bumper Crop. 
AMBER GEM. This grand new variety 
is a semi-cling; shaped like an Elberta 
and ripens same time. Beautiful yellow 
flesh with deep red blush; delicious 
honey-sweet flavor. Will hang on the 
tree from ten days to two weeks after 
it ripens. Truly one of the largest 
peaches we have ever seen. One of the 
best canning varieties known at the 
present time — used extensively by all 
canning factories. It is extremely hardy 
and very productive. Excellent variety 
for long distance shipping, as it will 
keep several days after being picked. 
See page 35 for Price. 
RED HAVEN. An excellent early matur- 
ing peach. RIPENS 30 DAYS EARLIER 
THAN ELBERTA. Yellow freestone, 
almost completely covered with a bril- 
liant red color; sweet in flavor. Firm 
flesh and tough skin. Heavy producer. 
Fruit buds much hardier than Elberta. 
See page 35 for price. 
Red Haven 


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