Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1904 . Since the Eai-ly Crawford has l)een such apopular peach l)oth for home use and mar-ket, every new introduction of a varietywhich is of the same class, has been wel-comed by the public, especially as it may beused to extend the season. The Fitzfj:eraldis not as large as the Early Ciawford, but tomany the flavor is liner for dessert, and itsseason is a trifle later. Like the latter, it istoo tender for long shipments. Origin : In the garden of Mr. Fitzgerald,Oakville, Ontario, about 1895. Tree: Hardy, healthy and productive. Fitz
Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1904 . Since the Eai-ly Crawford has l)een such apopular peach l)oth for home use and mar-ket, every new introduction of a varietywhich is of the same class, has been wel-comed by the public, especially as it may beused to extend the season. The Fitzfj:eraldis not as large as the Early Ciawford, but tomany the flavor is liner for dessert, and itsseason is a trifle later. Like the latter, it istoo tender for long shipments. Origin : In the garden of Mr. Fitzgerald,Oakville, Ontario, about 1895. Tree: Hardy, healthy and productive. Fitzgerald. Fruit : Size two and a quarter inches ateither diameter ; form roundish ovate ; colorbright yellowy covered wdth deep red ; downmoderate in quality ; cavity broad anddeep; apex a small point in a slightlydepressed basin; suture distinct ; stonefree. Flesh : Yellow, with red at pit; texturetender and juicy ; flavor excellent. Season : September 7th to Section of Fitzgerald. 1904 FRUIT EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 33 GREENSBORO.
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