These Peaches 
Are Profitable 
In view of Robin’s marvelous record in 
consistently bringing higher prices on the 
Los Angeles market than all other peaches 
ripening in its season, we predicted that the 
new Springtime would be a particularly val- 
uable commercial kind. This certainly ap- 
peats to be true, for on May 27, 1954, 
Springtime, an unknown new variety, hit the 
local market. The Federal-State Market 
News for that day shows that it brought 30c 
per lb. By comparison, the equal size of 
Florence brought 19c. Robins, marketed 
during the first two weeks in June, again 
showed an amazingly high average, reaching 
up to 10 and 12c per pound above standard 
varieties marketed during the same period. 
The greater return per pound is not the 
only factor. Every one of these Armstrong 
introductions has been especially bred for 
high year in and year out production. 
Every one of them combines the essentials 
for high profit: Appearance, quality, and 
consistently high production. 
SIZES: 
All of the peach trees sold by Armstrong Nurseries are 1-year trees, 
which caliper 7g inch or more. Most of them will caliper 4 inch or 
more and are 4 to 6 feet high before pruning. All trees are budded 
on special rootstock, making more vigorous and longer-lived trees. 
Imstrong Peaches 
Better Peaches for You 
In the mild-wintered areas along the California coast, in the lower 
altitudes of Southern California, and in many areas of the Southern 
States, peaches which ate standard in the rest of the country cannot 
be depended upon for regular crops. The varieties offered on these 
two pages are the results of a breeding and testing program started 
nearly 20 years ago—a program intended to bring planters in these 
areas good dependable varieties. These are kinds which do not need 
long, cold winters to produce regular crops of extraordinarily fine fruit. 
Even in other peach growing areas, some of these, in competition with 
standard kinds, are proving to be outstanding commercial varieties. 
\\ Robin Peach 
Consistently brings top market prices because of its fine quality 
and extreme earliness. See page 26 
Bare root trees, $2.75 each; 10 or more, $2.50 each 
Meadow Lark Peach 
The first good yellow-fleshed peach—especially good for 
Southern California. See page 26 
Bare reot trees, $2.50 each; 10 or more, $2.25 each 
Shipped Prepaid 
Just as with other bare root plants, we 
prepay the shipping costs on all peach 
or other deciduous fruit trees anywhere 
in the United States, regardless of the 
quantity ordered. 
Ripening Calendar 
Among these Armstrong introductions are varieties ripening from as 
early as May until October. Regardless of ripening time, you will find 
the fruit of very highest quality and there will be plenty of it. 
Bobolink—Early July 
Fiamingo—August 
Golden Blush—August 
Curlew—September, October 
Springtime—Usually mid-May 
Robin—Late May, early June 
Meadow Lark—June 
Redwing—Late June, early July 
‘ Bobolink Peach 
It looks good and tastes even better. Especially good for 
Southern California. See page 26 
Bare root trees, $2.75 each; 10 or more, $2.50 each 
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