FIVE OUTSTANDIN 
THE STARN CLING ‘ 
This superb late cling peach (Phillips season) originated on ann 
the J. E. Starn Ranch near Hughson in 1935. For a number if 
of years we have been observing this variety and are con- bei 
vinced that it is the best of all the late clings, and that it Al 
should be introduced in all cling peach districts. 
In 1943 the Starn Cling was planted in the University of 
California Test Orchard on the Frank Merriam Ranch near Or 
Hickman. These trees, now ten years old, have shown it to is 
be the heaviest bearer of all the late clings. No defects 
have shown up during this entire period. In 1948 the first 
commercial planting was made in Stanislaus County, and 
in 1949 three more plantings were made. These four Ri 
orchards are now all in commercial production. 
But we are especially interested in the Starn Cling because i 
of its superior flavor. It has been repeatedly tested by the a 
University of California in cooperation with the Cling Peach 
_ Advisory Board, and has consistently placed among the Th 
best. At the cut-out test held in Stockton in December, 1951, im 
it rated higher in flavor than any other cling peach, except it 
the Dix varieties (see below). lik 
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The importance of better eating quality cannot be over- 
emphasized. One of the soundest ways to increase the Me 
demand for cling peaches is to grow and can peaches of on 
better flavor. Advertising can do much to introduce our th 
product to the consumer, but with so many fruits on the we 
market it takes superior quality and FLAVOR to bring the Iti 
customer back for more cling peaches. ba 
Mr. Starn has graciously given us the privilege of introduc- on 
ing this superior cling peach. There is no royalty on it, and ne 
no restrictions against it propagation. 
THE MERRILL FIESTA FREESTONE 0; 
One of the best Grant Merrill varieties. This is a late free- by 
stone, shipping and freezing peach ripening in our orchard tr 
about the middle of September. It is large, very well di 
colored, a heavy bearer, and firm enough to ship through- ki 
out the entire country. Late peaches at this period brought bs 
10c to 12c in the Los Angeles market in 1953; many of them f 
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not as good in quality as the Merrill Fiesta. rm 
For those who are looking for a late peach, to market after are 
the heavy shipments of mid-season varieties are finished, 
we believe you cannot do better than to plant the Merrill 
Fiesta. (Royalty 80c per tree. Sold in commercial lots only). 
THE HIRAOKA FLAME FREESTONE 
The Hiraoka Flame is a handsome shipping peach ripening 
‘about five days before J. H. Hale. It has large size, and 
good color and firmness; is smooth and symmetrical in - 
appearance. Is 
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The variety was developed by Harry Hiraoka of Fowler, 
Orchardists are always welcome to inype¢ 4 
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