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~\J. H. HALE (Warner). This is the finest strain of J. H. Hale obtain- 
— able, producing typical, round, very large fruit, the Elberta type 
i fruit found in some plantings having been eliminated by Bud Se- 
a lection. Ripens with Elberta. The Sun Glo is recommended as a 
N pollenizer for Warner strain J. H. Hale. 
“MCALHAVEN (Ferny). A cross between J. H. Hale and Kala- 
mazoo. Very productive and above average in hardiness. 
N Fruit medium to large, roundish, rich yellow overspread 
y with deep red. Flesh fine textured, somewhat red at pit. 
N Skin tough making it a good shipper. Ripens at a 
needed time, one week before Elberta. Freestone. 
} -SORIOLE (South Haven Exp. Sta.) An early and consistent 
2 producer. Fruit round, highly colored, medium in size. 
q Must be heavily thinned. Flesh yellow and of excellent 
i quality. Ripens 4 weeks before Elberta. 
: 
f.\ RED HAVEN (Garrett). An exceptional early and hardy 
| variety. Tree vigorous and young bearers. Fruit medium 
q in size, slightly elongated and almost completely covered 
} with brilliant red. Skin smooth and tough. Flesh firm, 
: fine textured, good quality. Must be thinned to assure 
sizable fruit. Freestone. Ripens 4 weeks before Elberta. 
y ~\ROCHESTER (Green). An extra hardy, vigorous growing, 
early bearing yellow freestone. Fruit large, yellow, blushed, 
| Flesh sweet, juicy and deliciously flavored. Ripens 18 
days before Elberta. 
>SALBERTA (Barden). A medium size, round yellow variety. 
Color deep yellow with dull red cheek. Flesh firm, very 
juicy. Ripens 2 weeks after Elberta. 
| \.SHIPPER’S LATE RED (Big Red) (Yates). Fruit oblong, 
ay larger than Elberta, skin golden yellow almost completely 
covered with rich red. Excellent shipper. Flesh rich yellow, 
juicy and of good quality. Tree large, spreading. Perfect 
freestone. Ripens 3 days after Elberta. 
y “SSULLIVAN EARLY ELBERTA (So. Haven Exp. Sta.) Ripens one week 
- to 10 days before Elberta. Resembles closely the Elberta in appear- 
—_— ance and quality and is planted to lengthen the season of Elberta 
— type Peaches. 
i NUMBER OF PEACH TREES PER ACRE 
J. H. Hale Distance Apart No. Per Acre 
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“SUN-GLO (Ketchum). (Greening’s Improved South Haven). Hardiest of commercial varieties. : 
Prolific bearer of large size fruit of excellent quality and flavor. Fruit large, roundish, thick 
skin, deep yellow with red cheek. Freestone. Ripens 2 weeks before Elberta. A money maker. 
.TILFORD EARLY ELBERTA (Barden). Ripens one week before regular Elberta, which 
it resembles, but has more red color. Originated in Illinois and is recommended 
for planting with varieties maturing at Elberta time or a few days later. 
“VALIANT. An excellent quality Peach especially popular in New York and Ontario 
Peach districts. Medium to large, dark cheek, flesh yellow, fine and juicy. Tree 
vigorous and healthy. High quality freestone. Ripens 2 weeks before Elberta. 
PEACHES IN THEIR RIPENING 
Ripening dates vary from year to year de- 
pending on climatic and weather conditions. In 
normal season the ripening date of Elberta is 
September 10th to 20th in Michigan and nearby 
areas. Elberta is listed a standard and ripening 
of other Peaches is estimated from the ripening 
of this variety. As you will note Greening vari- 
eties extend throughout the entire season. 
: Before Elberta 
) Beauty 42 days 
Haven 30 days 
( 29 days 
{ ‘arly Halehaven ¢ 27 days 
; Cumberland 3 25 days 
} . 24 days 
| . eesens 25 days 
| champion 21 days 
chester days 
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5 an's Early Elberta 
Early Elberta 
Kalhaven 
Tilford Early Eblerta days 
Belle of Georgia days 
J. H. Hale days 
Elberta Ripens Sept. 10 to 20 
Sunday Ripens with Elberta 
After Elberta 
Shippers Late Red 3 days 
Fertile Hale 4 days 
Gage Elberta : 4 days 
Gold Drop enn oe imees 7 Gays 
Salberta : Seer ie lAdays 
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Sullivan Early Elberta 
