. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. Since the Early Crawford has "been such a popular peach both for home UFe and mar- ket, everv new introduction of a variety -which is of the same class, has been wel- comed by the public, especially where it may be used to extend the season. The Fitzgerald is not so large as the Early Crawford, hut to many the flavor is finer for dessert, and its season is a trifle later. Like the latter, it is too tender for very long shipments. Origin : in the garden of Mr. Fitzgerald, Oakville, Ontario, about 1895. Tree : hardy, healthy and productive. FrrzGER.^L
. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. Since the Early Crawford has "been such a popular peach both for home UFe and mar- ket, everv new introduction of a variety -which is of the same class, has been wel- comed by the public, especially where it may be used to extend the season. The Fitzgerald is not so large as the Early Crawford, hut to many the flavor is finer for dessert, and its season is a trifle later. Like the latter, it is too tender for very long shipments. Origin : in the garden of Mr. Fitzgerald, Oakville, Ontario, about 1895. Tree : hardy, healthy and productive. FrrzGER.^LD. Fruit : size medium to large ; form round ish ovate ; color bright yellow, covered with deep red ; down moderate in quality; cavity broad and deep ; apex a small point in a slightly depressed basin; suture distinct ; stone free. Fresh ; yellow, with red at pit; texture tender and juicy : flavor excellent. â dessert good. "\'alue : home market first class. Se.\son ; early to mid September in Ni- agara District. Adaptation : one of the hardiest varie- ties and successfully grown in Georgian Bay X Section of Fii/i lrvld. FOSTER. A large vellow peach of the Early Crawford class, considererl a little better in quality, but not so productive. Origin : J. T. Foster, Medford, Massachusetts. Tree: vigorous ; tender in fruit bud ; not very productive. Fruit: size large; form roundish, slightly flattened; wdlh a slight suture; color, bright yellow, shaded with orange red. Flesh: free ; color bright yellow, tinged with red at pit ; texture tender, juicy ; flavor rich, vinous, pleasant, subacid. Quality : dessert good ; cooking good. Value: near market first class. Season: early to mid Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Ontario. Dept. of Agriculture. Toronto : printe
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