of the Dix peaches, and have planted twenty acres in our own 
orchards. 
\CORTEZ. The first commercial orchard was planted in Sutter 
County in 1933, but it was not introduced for general planting 
until about ten years ago. It is proving satisfactory to most 
growers, but some have complained that yields have not been 
as high as expected. Others have had splendid results. We 
have often said that it takes fifteen to twenty years of planting 
under varying conditions, before we learn all we want to know 
about any new variety; the Cortez being a case in point. It 
comes in at a desirable time—approximately three days before 
Pgloro—and on the basis of our present knowledge we would 
favor it over Paloro. 
“\PALORO. One of the old standard varieties which has been 
a money maker down through the years. It is still being planted, 
but having “Glandless” leaves, most growers know that care- 
ful and consistent spraying must be practiced to control Mildew 
and Blight. Due to its susceptibility to these diseases we find 
relatively less demand for it since the advent of certain newer 
introductions. The Paloro usually ripens about August 7 at 
Modesto. 
~ JOHNSON. An old Sutter County peach, where it still remains 
in favor. There are a few plantings in the San Joaquin Valley. 
It is less susceptible to disease than Paloro. When properly 
grown it is a heavy producer of round, symmetrical peaches. 
Plant it only on land that sizes fruit well, and thin it carefully. 
The fruit is not as large as most clings, but we like the Johnson 
on good peach land. 
PEAK. (SELMA) So much like the Paloro that it is difficult to 
tell them apart. Another old variety, having both the virtues 
and faults of the Paloro. But it is about four days later in ripen- 
ing than Paloro, and is the last good “Early mid” to ripen. 
~~ ANDORA. Introduced about fifteen years ago, when It was 
thought it might replace the Peak, as it ripens with that variety, 
and is more resistant to Mildew. But it is one of the “Libbee X 
Lovell’ crosses; and like the others, the fruit is lower than aver- 
age in eating quality. Furthermore it is less productive than the 
Peak, and is being dropped from new plantings. 
GAUME. The first “late mid” to ripen, being approximately 
twelve days after Paloro, and about a week ahead of Halford. 
An old variety, but its behavior has not been consistent. In 
many orchards its greatest fault is its susceptibility to “Blossom 
End Breakdown,” and also known as “Dry End Rot,” and this 
trouble has caused serious losses. In our own orchards, how- 
ever, the Gaume has proven to be one of our best producers. 
We consistently get twenty tons per acre of No. 1 fruit, with 
virtually no Blossom End Breakdown, and every year have been 
well pleased with its performance. 
The theory has been advanced that there are two “Strains” of 
Gaume, one of which is far superior to the other; but we are not 
yet in a position to give an authoritative opinion on this. If you 
plant Gaumes, we suggest that you take pains to get trees 
whose buds were taken from heavy producing trees which have 
not been troubled with Blossom End Breakdown. The flesh of 
this variety is more tender than that of some clings, and it must 
be harvested promptly when ready. 
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