CLING PEACH VARIETIES, OLD AND NEW 
The following varieties are listed in order of ripening, insofar 
as possible; though it must be kept in mind that in some cases 
two or more varieties may ripen at virtually the same time. . . 
\ CORONADO. A new introduction, and the first canning cling 
to ripen; being 27 days ahead of Paloro. As yet, we have had 
no commercial demand for the trees. Many growers feel that 
it is ‘Too early’’—that not many canneries would want to start 
the peach season so soon. But on the other hand, there is some- 
thing to be said in favor of an extra early peach to make the 
canning season longer. Our observation so far indicates that 
it sizes very well, and may be a surprisingly good yielder for 
such an early variety. We suggest that it deserves a commer- 
cial trial; provided one or more canneries would agree in ad- 
vance to process it when ripe. 
\FORTUNA. This peach has now been grown for some fifteen 
years, and has taken its place as a successful introduction. Its 
particular value lies in the ripening time—being approximately 
seventeen days ahead of Paloro. The Fortuna starts the cling 
canning season. The flavor is good, and it hangs well on the 
tree. Yields of twenty tons per acre, and better, have been 
obtained on the best soils; but under the same conditions it 
does not yield as heavily as the late midsummers. Plant it on 
good, light soil; thin the fruit early and well, and you will be 
pleased with the Fortuna. 
“SHASTA. Ripens with Fortuna, and is very similar to it. Opinion 
is not unanimous as to which of these is better. The Fortuna 
has been planted considerably more than the Shasta, however, 
and we prefer it because the flesh is slightly more attractive 
than the latter. 
\ LOEDEL. At the present time this new peach is creating much 
interest in Sutter County, where it is claimed to be the best early 
cling. It has not yet fruited in Stanislaus County, but our north- 
ern neighbors assure us it is a peach to watch. It ripens approx- 
imately with Fortuna, possibly two days later. 
“VIVIAN. One of the newer introductions, ripening five days 
after Fortuna, that is rapidly gaining in importance. There are 
as yet no orchards in full bearing, but because of excellent 
yields received from young orchards this year, we regard It as 
very promising,» 
DIX 6-6 and’DIX 6-8. These two varieties were originated 
by the late Frank Dixon, and are almost identical. They have 
created considerable interest among growers and canners be- 
cause they are far above any other commercial varieties in 
flavor and eating quality. The factor of eating quality, though 
sometimes overlooked, is of great importance to the long range 
welfare of our industry. University of California horticultural- 
ists, after numerous ““Cut-out’’ tests, have placed these peaches 
in a class by themselves; due to their high flavor. These varie- 
ties are relatively new; they ripen nine days after Fortuna, and 
about eight days before Paloro. At the Hickman experimental 
orchards they have consistently outproduced all other early 
clings. They have a small amount of red at the pit, and their 
flesh is more tender than that of the average cling—being com- 
parable to Gaume. But we agree with most experienced grow- 
ers, who do not consider these traits serious. We think highly 
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