. The Fresno Nursery Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Trees California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees California Fresno Catalogs; Grapes California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit California Fresno Catalogs; Climbing pl. 34 THE EARLY VARIETIES OF PEACHES Bilyeu Late To tnose desiring a superb freestone peach which is suitable for table use or for furnishing local markets, late in the sea- son we do not hesitate in recommending the Bilyeu Late. The tree is an exceptionally strong grower bearing fruits of large, uni- form size, greenish whit
. The Fresno Nursery Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Trees California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees California Fresno Catalogs; Grapes California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit California Fresno Catalogs; Climbing pl. 34 THE EARLY VARIETIES OF PEACHES Bilyeu Late To tnose desiring a superb freestone peach which is suitable for table use or for furnishing local markets, late in the sea- son we do not hesitate in recommending the Bilyeu Late. The tree is an exceptionally strong grower bearing fruits of large, uni- form size, greenish white in color, blushed red on sunny side. The flesh is white and of fine flavor. Ripens October 15th. Blood Cling This cling is quite commonly known among fruit growers 5 as the Indian Cling, and is highly prized for pickling and the making of preserves. The flesh is very red and preserves made from this variety present an attractive appearance. The fruit is large, skin dark red, in color, clouded with purplish red; while it is not considered particularly valuable for eating purposes we certainly do not hesitate to recommend it to anyone desiring a peach of its description for the family orchard. Ripens in July. BriggS Red May Discovered by John G. Briggs, of Yuba City, California. 55 * The fruit is of a large size, greenish white in color, with a red cheek on the sunny side. The flesh is greenish white, juicy and melting. Briggs Red May is a profitable variety in the southern part of the State where it has been more extensively planted than in any other. We do not hesitate to recommend it as an early variety in all sections of California which are adapted to the growing of peaches. Ripens middle of June. Early Crawford This is one of the earliest and best freestones for can- * ning, drying or shipping. The fruit is large in size having a skin of yellow color, tinged with red. The flesh is yellow, rich and of good flavor. It was originated in New Jersey and is one of the most larg
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