~ PHILLIPS. This peach, during the early part of the century, 
played a leading part in making the California canned cling 
peach world famous. But it had some defects, particularly be- 
ing subject to gum pockets forming in the flesh; and new plant- 
ings were discontinued some twenty years ago, in favor of the 
Halford and other superior midsummers. 
‘SGOMES. For a few years after new plantings of Phillips were 
discontinued, virtually all new plantings were of the midsummer 
varieties; the latest of which ripened a week before the Phillips 
season. But the canneries continued to want the later peaches, 
ripning during the fore part of September. Thus began the in- 
troduction of several new sorts, ripening at Phillips time. The 
Gomes proved to be one of the better ones. Its fruit is of good 
quality. It sizes well, and like most late varieties, is a fine pro- 
ducer. 
STUART. The Stuart and Gomes are sometimes confused, but 
the Stuart has more characteristics of the Phillips, and we do 
not consider it as good as the Gomes. 
*STARN. Originated on the J. Emil Starn Ranch, near Hughson, 
about 1938. Ripening almost exactly with Phillips, we believe 
the Starn is our best late cling. In the University experimental 
Plot at Hickman it has consistently been the highest producer of 
all commercial varieties tested. Furthermore, it has exception- 
ally beautiful appearance in the can, and its flavor is as high, 
or higher, than any other commercial clings, except the Dix 
varieties. After years of careful testing, no serious defects have 
shown up. Based on observations to date we would rate this 
peach the equal of Halford. It is rapidly gaining in popularity 
among new plantings. 
“SOWELL. Undoubtedly a good peach, but it has hard compe- 
tition, ripening as it does with the Starn. 
SULLIVAN +4. The same remarks made about the Sowell, 
above, would apply to the Sullivan 344. 
“GIBLIN. An old variety, but not well known. It resembles Phil- 
lips, but is superior in some respects. This peach will never 
drop, as it adheres more tightly to the stem than any other we 
have seen. It has been a good variety, ripening approximately 
with Phillips, but in our orchards we have found the Giblin 
more susceptible to frost injury than most peaches. 
\. CORONA. Another Libbee X Lovell cross. It ripens two or 
three days after Phillips. It has been planted in moderate quan- 
tities, but we do not recommend it on account of its rather low 
flavor, and its tendency to drop prematurely. 
~ DAHLING. Ripens at least ten days after Phillips, which delays 
its harvest until after the middle of September, most years. A 
heavy producer, but there are very few orchards in existence. 
Most growers and canners feel that it is too late. No great de- 
mand has yet developed for anything later than Phillips season 
peaches, which are usually harvested during the first two weeks 
in September. 
