. California fruits and how to grow them. Fruit culture. How to Grow Them 199 Peach Varieties in California color, with red cheek; flesh yellow, firm, juicy, with rich flavor; somewhat subject to mildew. Though largely grown, this variety has been largely sup- planted by the following sub-varieties, which are seedlings from it. Seller's Golden Cling (California).—Originated on the farm of S. A. Sellers, Contra Costa County, and introduced by James Shinn. Very large, rich golden color; tree healthy; one of the very best of clings; ripens with Late Crawford. yellow-fleshed, free from curl, hardy
. California fruits and how to grow them. Fruit culture. How to Grow Them 199 Peach Varieties in California color, with red cheek; flesh yellow, firm, juicy, with rich flavor; somewhat subject to mildew. Though largely grown, this variety has been largely sup- planted by the following sub-varieties, which are seedlings from it. Seller's Golden Cling (California).—Originated on the farm of S. A. Sellers, Contra Costa County, and introduced by James Shinn. Very large, rich golden color; tree healthy; one of the very best of clings; ripens with Late Crawford. yellow-fleshed, free from curl, hardy, , pro- ductive, superior for market or drying; planted more extensively in Santa Rosa Valley than in any ; —Luther Stilson (California).—"Originated at Marysville (?). Perfect in shape; very large; red cheek with crimson stripes; yellow-fleshed, more highly colored than Susquehanna; table and market quality excel- lent ; ripens after Crawford's Late; freestone"—P. W. Phillips' Cling, a California seedMng. Runyon's Orange Cling (California).—"Originated with Mr. Sol Runyon, on the Sacramento River. Superior to the common Orange Cling. Runyon's Orange Cling has globose glands, and is not subject to mildew like the common sort. Fruit very large, yellow, with a dark crimson cheek; rich, sugary, and vinous flavor. Highly esteemed and extensively planted in the Sacramento region and ; —John Rock. Niehol's Orange Cling (California).—Originated by Joseph Nichols, of Niles, introduced by James Shinn. Large, yellow, with purple cheek; flesh yel- low and good. Tree healthy and a heavy bearer. Peck's Orange Cling (California.)—"Originated at Healdsburg, Sonoma County. Improved seedling of Orange Cling, of Downing. Large, handsome. .Susquehanna (Pennsylvania).—Large, nearly glob- ular; suture half round; skin rich yellow, nearly covered with red; flesh yellow, sweet, juicy, with rich, vinous flavor
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