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Said to be valuable in the South.

Teindoux. 1.CoxeCult. Fr. Trees229. 1817.2.PrincePom. Man.2:16, 17. 1832.Teindou.3.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:38, 39, Pl. 27. 1768.4.LeroyDict. Pom.6:286, 287. 1879.Teint-Doux.5.ChristWörterb.356. 1802.Sanftfarbige.6.ChristHandb.594. 1817.Zartgefärbter Lackpfirsich.7.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:213. 1858.

Teindoux. 1.CoxeCult. Fr. Trees229. 1817.2.PrincePom. Man.2:16, 17. 1832.

Teindou.3.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:38, 39, Pl. 27. 1768.4.LeroyDict. Pom.6:286, 287. 1879.

Teint-Doux.5.ChristWörterb.356. 1802.

Sanftfarbige.6.ChristHandb.594. 1817.

Zartgefärbter Lackpfirsich.7.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:213. 1858.

Glands globose; fruit large, round, divided into two unequal sections by a distinct suture; skin pale yellow, mottled with red; flesh juicy, sweet, melting, with a delicate flavor, white, faintly streaked with red around the pit which is free; ripens the last of September.

Teissier. 1.Pom. France6:No. 16, Pl. 16. 1869.2.Cat. Cong. Pom. France117 fig. 1906.Pêche du Teissier.3.Jour. Hort.N. S.2:32. 1862.

Teissier. 1.Pom. France6:No. 16, Pl. 16. 1869.2.Cat. Cong. Pom. France117 fig. 1906.

Pêche du Teissier.3.Jour. Hort.N. S.2:32. 1862.

This variety was found on the grounds of a M. Teissier at Oullins, near Lyons, France, and was introduced to the trade about 1855. Fruit large, roundish, inclining to conic, with a well-marked suture; skin pale yellow, washed and mottled with deep red; flesh juicy, sweet, white, red at the pit which is free, vinous; quality very good; ripens the last of September.

Temple Late. 1.Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt.460. 1883.Temple White.2.Mo. State Fr. Sta. Bul.3:33. 1902.

Temple Late. 1.Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt.460. 1883.

Temple White.2.Mo. State Fr. Sta. Bul.3:33. 1902.

This is a medium-sized, oval, yellowish-red peach of good quality, ripening in September.

Tennessee. 1.U. S. D. A. Rpt.291. 1893.

This peach was raised about 1890 by Rev. J. G. Teter, Athens, Tennessee. Fruit large, round; skin heavily pubescent, creamy-white, with a trace of red; flesh creamy-white throughout, juicy, firm, meaty, sweet, rich; quality very good; clingstone; ripens the last of October in Tennessee.

Tennessee Everbearing. 1.HoodCat.28. 1909.

According to W. T. Hood and Company, Richmond, Virginia, this variety first fruited about 1888. It is a large, creamy-white clingstone with a deep blush and ripens its fruit continuously from August first to October first.

Terrel. 1.Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt.77. 1893.

Listed in this reference.

Teton de Venus. 1.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:34, 35, Pl. XXIII. 1768.2.CoxeCult. Fr. Trees227, fig. 12. 1817.3.LindleyGuide Orch. Gard.273. 1831.4.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.211. 1856.5.Pom. France6:No. 30, Pl. 30. 1869.6.ThomasGuide Prat.45, 224. 1876.7.LeroyDict. Pom.6:288 fig., 289. 1879.Tuteon de Venice.8.LangleyPomona101. 1729.Teton Venus.9.MillerGard. Dict.1752.Royal.10.Pom. Mag.2:73, Pl. 1839.Venusbrust.11.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:209. 1858.

Tuteon de Venice.8.LangleyPomona101. 1729.

Teton Venus.9.MillerGard. Dict.1752.

Royal.10.Pom. Mag.2:73, Pl. 1839.

Venusbrust.11.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:209. 1858.

From all accounts this variety was known long before Merlet mentioned it in 1667 but its exact origin cannot be learned. According to Leroy it seems at one time to have been called Pêche du Chevalier but this name was permanently replaced by the present one about 1789—applied because of the unique shape of the fruit. In 1856 the American Pomological Society added the variety to its fruit-list but dropped it in 1862. Tree of moderate vigor and productiveness; leaves crenate, with globose glands; flowers small, pale red; fruit large, roundish, inclining to oblong, with a deep suture on one side; apex terminated by a broad, prominent, obtuse nipple; skin pale greenish-yellow, marbled with deep red in the sun; flesh greenish-white, faintly tinged with red at the pit, juicy, melting, sweet, having an excellent flavor; stone large, oval, free; season the last of September.

Texan. 1.Tex. Nur. Cat.4. 1913.

Texan originated in the yard of the First National Bank at Whitesboro, Texas, and was introduced by the Texas Nursery Company, Sherman, Texas. It is a large, white clingstone, with a blush, ripening with Elberta.

Texas. 1.Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt.159. 1889.2.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.34. 1899.3.WaughAm. Peach Orch.208. 1913.Texas King.4.Ohio Sta. Bul.170:182. 1906.

Texas. 1.Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt.159. 1889.2.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.34. 1899.3.WaughAm. Peach Orch.208. 1913.

Texas King.4.Ohio Sta. Bul.170:182. 1906.

Fruit of medium size, roundish, compressed at the ends; color greenish-white, overspread with considerable crimson; flesh white, tinged with red at the pit and under the skin, firm, juicy, good; semi-clingstone; ripens about the middle of August.

Thames Bank. 1.HoggFruit Man.233. 1866.2.Gard. Chron.1552. 1871.

This variety was raised by a Mr. Rust, who was a gardener for L. Sullivan, Broom House, Fulham, England. Fruit large, roundish-oblong; skin deep orange-yellow, streakedon one side with crimson; flesh yellow, tender, melting, juicy, highly flavored; season late.

Thissell Free. 1.WicksonCal. Fruits313. 1889.Thissell White.2.Cal. Sta. Rpt.315. 1895-97.

Thissell Free. 1.WicksonCal. Fruits313. 1889.

Thissell White.2.Cal. Sta. Rpt.315. 1895-97.

Originated with G. W. Thissell in California and is quite widely disseminated in that state. Fruit large, white, with a light red cheek; flesh white throughout, juicy, rich.

Thomas Burns. 1.Gard. Mon.20:236. 1878.

Introduced by Thomas F. Burns, Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. Fruit large, roundish, with a large suture; skin white, shaded and mottled with light red; flesh entirely white, juicy, melting, sweet, adherent; quality, very good; season very early.

Thomas November. 1.Cultivator3rd Ser.4:146. 1856.2.ThomasGuide Prat.51. 1876.

Glands reniform; flesh white, juicy, very firm, highly flavored; ripens the first of November.

Thomas Rivers. 1.Garden56:34. 1899.2.Bunyard-ThomasFr. Gard.114. 1904.

Originated with Thomas Rivers, Sawbridgeworth, England. Leaves glandless; fruit large, round, with a brilliant red blush; quality good; freestone; ripens the last of September.

Thompson. 1.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.39. 1909.

A yellow freestone said to have originated in Florida.

Thompson Orange. 1.Gard. Mon.20:273. 1878.2.Flor. & Pom.84. 1880.

Said to have been raised at Wilson, North Carolina. It is a large, early, attractive, freestone peach with a good, subacid flavor.

Tice. 1.ElliottFr. Book295. 1854.Tice's Late Red and Yellow.2.KenrickAm. Orch.194. 1841.

Tice. 1.ElliottFr. Book295. 1854.

Tice's Late Red and Yellow.2.KenrickAm. Orch.194. 1841.

Originated by James Tice, Middletown, New Jersey. Fruit large; color yellow, with a deep red blush; flesh free, yellow, juicy, sweet, delicious; ripens the last of September.

Tiebout. 1.MunsonCat.7. 1904-05.

According to T. V. Munson and Son, Denison, Texas, this variety originated with V. J. Tiebout, Ellis County, Texas. Fruit large; color rich orange-yellow, with a dark red cheek; flesh firm but tender, free; quality good; ripens in Texas the last of August.

Tillotson. 1.ElliottFr. Book279. 1854.2.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.34. 1883.Early Tillotson.3.DowningFr. Trees Am.475. 1845.4.CultivatorN. S.6:23, 86, 308. 1849.5.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.78. 1862.6.ThomasAm. Fruit Cult.315. 1867.Tillotson Précoce.7.MasLe Verger7:165, 166, fig. 81. 1866-73.8.LeroyDict. Pom.6:290 fig. 1879.

Tillotson. 1.ElliottFr. Book279. 1854.2.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.34. 1883.

Early Tillotson.3.DowningFr. Trees Am.475. 1845.4.CultivatorN. S.6:23, 86, 308. 1849.5.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.78. 1862.6.ThomasAm. Fruit Cult.315. 1867.

Tillotson Précoce.7.MasLe Verger7:165, 166, fig. 81. 1866-73.8.LeroyDict. Pom.6:290 fig. 1879.

According to Thomas, this peach originated many years ago in Cayuga County, New York. It seems to have been introduced by J. J. Thomas, Macedon, Wayne County, New York. The American Pomological Society added the variety to its fruit-list in 1862 as Early Tillotson but shortened the name to Tillotson in 1883. Tree hardy, moderately productive; leaves deeply serrate, glandless; flowers small; fruit of medium size, roundish, sides unequal, with a shallow suture; skin pale yellowish-white, shaded with deep red:flesh white, red at the stone which is partially clinging, melting, juicy, with a rich, excellent flavor; season the middle of August.

Tinley October. 1.DowningFr. Trees Am.634. 1869.

Said to have originated at Macon, Georgia. Fruit medium in size, somewhat oblong; color white, with a light wash of red; flesh white, juicy, vinous, good; season the middle of October.

Tippecanoe. 1.HoffyOrch. Comp.1:Pl. 1841-42.2.Mag. Hort.8:252. 1842.3.DowningFr. Trees Am.499. 1845.4.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.80. 1862.Pavie Tippécanoé.5.LeroyDict. Pom.6:234 fig., 235. 1879.

Tippecanoe. 1.HoffyOrch. Comp.1:Pl. 1841-42.2.Mag. Hort.8:252. 1842.3.DowningFr. Trees Am.499. 1845.4.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.80. 1862.

Pavie Tippécanoé.5.LeroyDict. Pom.6:234 fig., 235. 1879.

Tippecanoe was raised from seed by George Thomas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was brought to notice in 1840. The variety received a place in the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society in 1862. Leaves with reniform glands; fruit very large, nearly round, a little compressed on the sides; skin yellow, with a fine red blush; flesh yellow, adherent to the pit, firm, juicy, with a good, vinous flavor; ripens the last of September.

Tirlemonter Magdalene. 1.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:197, 198. 1858.Belle Tillemont.2.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.94. 1831.

Tirlemonter Magdalene. 1.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:197, 198. 1858.

Belle Tillemont.2.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.94. 1831.

Fruit large, roundish; skin yellow, with a red blush; flesh yellowish-white, sweet, vinous; season the last of September.

Titus. 1.DowningFr. Trees Am.634. 1857.2.HorticulturistN. S.7:107 fig. 1857.

Originated with Mrs. Sarah Titus, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fruit large, round; skin yellow, with a red blush; flesh yellow, red at the pit which is free, juicy, sweet; quality good; ripens from the middle to the last of September.

Toledo. 1.Mich. Sta. Bul.118:31. 1895.2.Ibid.169:228. 1899.Early Toledo.3.Storrs-HarrisonCat.142. 1894.Toledo Prolific.4.Can. Exp. Farm Bul.2nd Ser.3:68. 1900.

Toledo. 1.Mich. Sta. Bul.118:31. 1895.2.Ibid.169:228. 1899.

Early Toledo.3.Storrs-HarrisonCat.142. 1894.

Toledo Prolific.4.Can. Exp. Farm Bul.2nd Ser.3:68. 1900.

According to the catalog of the Storrs and Harrison Company, Painesville, Ohio, Toledo came from northeastern Ohio about 1890. Fruit large, roundish; color creamy-white, washed, mottled and distinctly striped with red; flesh creamy-white, slightly colored at the pit which is free, juicy, tender, with a sweet, pleasant flavor; ripens from the middle to the last of August.

Tonbridge. 1.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.104. 1831.

A hardy, yellow, dark red peach, ripening early in September.

Tong Pa. 1.Mich. Sta. Bul.31:58. 1887.2.Col. O. Hort. Soc. Rpt.150. 1893.

Said to be a medium-sized peach of fair quality.

Topaz. 1.Can. Exp. Farms Rpt.404. 1894.2.Ariz. Sta. Bul.34:81. 1900.

Fruit of medium size; skin greenish-white, tinged with red; flesh not juicy but free and of good quality; ripens the last of November in Arizona.

Toquin. 1.U. S. D. A. Rpt.291. 1893.2.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:228. 1899.

Said to have originated with H. E. Harrison, Toquin, Michigan. Fruit medium in size, roundish; skin yellow, with a dull red cheek; flesh free, yellow, melting, juicy, mild subacid; quality good; season the middle of September.

Tornado. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.13:109. 1901.

This seedling of Elberta originated with W. S. White, Denison, Texas. The fruit resembles that of Elberta but is larger and of better quality; season early July.

Toughina. 1.RuralN. Y.74:1197. 1915.

Toughina was originated by J. W. Stubenrauch, Mexia, Texas, as a cross between Elberta and Bell October. The fruit is said to surpass that of its parents in quality and adaptability for distant shipping. Fruit very large, with a bright yellow skin, nearly covered with attractive red; flesh yellow, firm; quality very good; ripens immediately after Elberta.

Towns Early. 1.W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt.111. 1880.

This is a large, early peach originated by a Mrs. Towns, Garnett, Kansas.

Townsend. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.5:100. 1892.2.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:228. 1899.3.Fla. Sta. Bul.73:152. 1904.

Said to be a seedling from Honey. Fruit large, roundish, often flattened at the base, compressed; color yellow, blushed with red; flesh juicy, tender, mild, vinous, yellow, red at the pit which is free; quality good; season the last of September.

Transparente Ronde. 1.ChristWörterb.357. 1802.

Said to be red on one side; with a firm, pleasing flesh.

Triomphe de Saint-Laurent. 1.LeroyDict. Pom.6:291 fig., 292. 1879.Triomphe Saint-Laurent.2.ThomasGuide Prat.40. 1876.

Triomphe de Saint-Laurent. 1.LeroyDict. Pom.6:291 fig., 292. 1879.

Triomphe Saint-Laurent.2.ThomasGuide Prat.40. 1876.

This peach was probably raised about 1860 by a M. Galopin in Liége, Belgium. Fruit large, roundish, with sides unequal; skin pale yellow, with a dark red blush; flesh white, red at the pit, juicy, sweet; quality good; stone free; ripens the middle of August.

Troy. 1.ReaFlora210. 1676.

Troy is a large, early, red peach of good quality.

Trueblood Late Free. 1.Ind. Hort. Soc. Rpt.27. 1869.

Said to be a hardy variety of good quality.

Tuckahoe. 1.N. Mex. Sta. Bul.30:235. 1899.

Said to ripen late in New Mexico.

Tufts Early. 1.ColeAm. Fr. Book190. 1849.2.ElliottFr. Book289. 1854.

Raised by E. Tufts, Cambridgeport, Massachusetts. Tree vigorous, productive; fruit large, roundish; skin yellowish-white, with a red cheek; flesh free, white, red at the pit, very juicy, melting, with a sweet, delicious flavor; ripens the last of August.

Tufts Rareripe. 1.ColeAm. Fr. Book195. 1849.

This peach was originated by Bernard Tufts, Billerica, Massachusetts, and is said to come true from seed. Tree hardy, vigorous, productive; fruit medium in size, roundish; skin yellow, with a bright red blush; flesh yellow, melting, very sweet, free; ripens from the middle to the last of September.

Turenne. 1.NoisetteMan. Comp. Jard.2:479. 1860.Turenne Améliorée.2.Jour. Hort.N. S.5:188. 1863.3.DecaisneJard. Fruit.7:Pl. 1872-75.

Turenne. 1.NoisetteMan. Comp. Jard.2:479. 1860.

Turenne Améliorée.2.Jour. Hort.N. S.5:188. 1863.3.DecaisneJard. Fruit.7:Pl. 1872-75.

Turenne grew from seed many years ago near Lyons, Rhône, France. Fruit large, roundish, somewhat irregular; skin pale yellow, deeply mottled with crimson; fleshyellowish-white, deep red at the pit which is adherent, coarse, acid, bitter; ripens in September.

Tuskena. 1.Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt.75. 1873.2.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.34. 1899.3.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:228. 1899.Tuskena Cling.4.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.28. 1873.Tuscan Cling.5.Okla. Sta. Bul.2:15. 1892.Yellow Tuscany.6.Budd-HansenAm. Hort. Man.2:360. 1903.

Tuskena. 1.Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt.75. 1873.2.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.34. 1899.3.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:228. 1899.

Tuskena Cling.4.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.28. 1873.

Tuscan Cling.5.Okla. Sta. Bul.2:15. 1892.

Yellow Tuscany.6.Budd-HansenAm. Hort. Man.2:360. 1903.

Tuskena originated in Mississippi. It received a place on the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society in 1873 but was dropped in 1897, only to be replaced in 1899. Fruit large, roundish-oval; skin yellow, with a dark red cheek; flesh adherent, yellow, red at the pit, firm, vinous, rich; quality good; season the last of September.

Twenty-Ounce Cling. 1.Oregon Nur. Cat.36. 1913.

According to the Oregon Nursery Company, Orenco, Oregon, this is a large, early peach desirable for canning.

Twyford. 1.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.104. 1831.

Twyford is probably a seedling of Noblesse. Fruit large, pale green, with a red blush; flesh tender and of good quality; season the first of September.

Tyehurst. 1.Can. Hort.14:317. 1891.2.Ont. Fr. Exp. Sta. Rpt.2:58. 1895.

Tyehurst is a chance seedling which originated about thirty years ago with E. Tyehurst, Leamington, Ontario, Canada. Fruit medium in size, round; skin light yellow, with only a faint carmine blush; flesh yellow, slightly stained at the pit, sweet, firm, free; quality fair; ripens the middle of September.

Ulatis. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.5:100. 1892.2.Tex. Sta. Bul.39:815. 1896.3.WicksonCal. Fruits310. 188g.

Ulatis originated near Vacaville, California, and is supposed to be a seedling of Alexander. Fruit large, roundish-oval; color creamy-white, with a red blush; flesh white, with a good flavor; freestone; ripens with Alexander.

Unique. 1.MasLe Verger7:161, 162, fig. 79. 1866-73.2.LeroyDict. Pom.6:293, 294 fig. 1879.New Cut-leaved.3.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.100. 1831.New Serrated.4.Ibid.101. 1831.Emperor of Russia.5.DowningFr. Trees Am.477. 1845.6.Floy-LindleyGuide Orch. Gard.184, 185. 1846.De Smyrne.7.Mag. Hort.20:271. 1854.Schöne Jersey Pfirsich.8.MathieuNom. Pom.414. 1889.Emperor.9.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.37. 1909.

Unique. 1.MasLe Verger7:161, 162, fig. 79. 1866-73.2.LeroyDict. Pom.6:293, 294 fig. 1879.

New Cut-leaved.3.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.100. 1831.

New Serrated.4.Ibid.101. 1831.

Emperor of Russia.5.DowningFr. Trees Am.477. 1845.6.Floy-LindleyGuide Orch. Gard.184, 185. 1846.

De Smyrne.7.Mag. Hort.20:271. 1854.

Schöne Jersey Pfirsich.8.MathieuNom. Pom.414. 1889.

Emperor.9.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.37. 1909.

Unique was raised more than a century ago by Michael Floy, New York City, from a pit of a curious peach-tree with serrate leaves which he had discovered about 1809 in New Jersey. In England the variety was introduced about 1819 as Emperor of Russia. Tree of moderate vigor, bearing narrow, glandless leaves which are very deeply and doubly serrated; fruit large, roundish, broad, one side much longer than the other; skin dull yellowish-white, with a dark red cheek; flesh yellowish-white, firm, juicy, rich and aromatic; stone free; season the last of August.

Unnamed Chinese. 1.U. S. D. A. Rpt.291. 1893.

Professor C. S. Sargent grew this variety at the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, from seed received in 1868 from Dr. Bretschneider, who found it as a cultivated variety in the mountains north of Pekin, China. Its chief importance is as a parent type in the production of new, hardy varieties. Fruit medium in size, roundish to oblong-conic, sides somewhat unequal, compressed; color greenish-white, with a faint, dotted blush; flesh greenish-white, slightly tinged with red at the free pit, firm, juicy, fibrous, subacid to sweet; quality good; season early September in Massachusetts.

Unvergleichlicher Lieblingspfirsich. 1.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:206. 1858.Unvergleichlich Schöne.2.LiegelAnweisung70. 1822.

Unvergleichlicher Lieblingspfirsich. 1.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:206. 1858.

Unvergleichlich Schöne.2.LiegelAnweisung70. 1822.

Fruit large, roundish, somewhat flattened; skin yellow, with a deep red blush; flesh white, tender, sweet, vinous; season the first of September.

Utah Cling. 1.MunsonCat.6. 1897-98.

Introduced in 1893 by T. V. Munson and Son, Denison, Texas. It is a large, prolific, yellow peach with a red cheek.

Utah Free. 1.MunsonCat.6. 1897-98.

Also introduced by T. V. Munson and Son. A large, prolific, valuable, rich yellow peach.

Vagaloggia Cotogna. 1.Mag. Hort.25:88. 1859.

This is an attractive, Italian peach of excellent quality.

Vainqueur. 1.BaltetCult. Fr.238. 1908.2.U. S. D. A. Plant Immigrants117:958. 1916.

This is an early variety of the type of Alexander, valuable chiefly for breeding.

Valdy. 1.ThomasGuide Prat.53. 1876.2.LeroyDict. Pom.6:295 fig., 296. 1879.

Valdy was originated more than fifty years ago by a M. Valdy, Croix-Blanche, Lot-et-Garonne, France. Fruit large, roundish; skin yellow, washed with a dark carmine blush; flesh yellow, red at the center, juicy, sweet, with a pleasant, aromatic flavor; pit free; ripens the middle of August.

Van Buren Golden Dwarf. 1.Gard. Mon.3:53. 1861.2.Cult. & Count. Gent.28:238. 1866.3.Am. Jour. Hort.2:171, 172 fig. 1867.

This sort is supposed by the originator, J. Van Buren of Georgia, to be an accidental cross between Italian Dwarf and Van Zandt, originating about 1857. The tree resembles a currant bush; has numerous buds; its fruits attain average size but vary in shape. Fruit large, oblong, sometimes round, pointed at the apex; skin golden yellow, with a crimson cheek; flesh firm, juicy, sprightly; clingstone; ripens from the middle of September until October.

Van Deman. 1.Green Nur. Cat.23 fig. 1916.

According to Green's Nursery Company, Rochester, New York, this peach originated near the summer home of the late Professor H. E. Van Deman, Beulah, Michigan. Fruit large, with a distinct suture; color clear yellow, with considerable red; flesh yellow, sweet, good; stone free; ripens early.

Van Deman Early. 1.W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt.110, 111. 1880.

Said to have originated with H. E. Van Deman, Geneva, Kansas. The tree fruitedfirst in 1878. Fruit large; color white, covered with bright purple and crimson; flesh slightly adherent, white, good.

Van Zandt. 1.LeroyDict. Pom.6:296 fig., 297. 1879.Van Zandt's Superb.2.PrincePom. Man.2:15. 1832.3.DowningFr. Trees Am.487. 1845.

Van Zandt. 1.LeroyDict. Pom.6:296 fig., 297. 1879.

Van Zandt's Superb.2.PrincePom. Man.2:15. 1832.3.DowningFr. Trees Am.487. 1845.

Van Zandt originated about 1825 with R. B. Van Zandt, Flushing, New York. Leaves with globose glands; fruit of medium size, roundish, with a small suture; skin yellowish-white, mottled with dark red; flesh white, tinted with red at the pit, juicy, melting, sweet, aromatic; quality good; stone free; ripens the first of September.

Vandermark. 1.U. S. Pat. Off. Rpt.196. 1847.2.ElliottFr. Book295. 1854.

Said to be a seedling of Lemon Cling. Fruit large, roundish; color yellow, with a red blush; flesh yellow, acid, adherent to the pit; season September.

Vanderveer Optimum. 1.PrincePom. Man.2:12. 1832.

This peach is a seedling of Old Newington and was named after a Dr. Vanderveer, of Long Island, New York. Fruit large, pale yellowish-white, blushed with red; flesh sweet, juicy, with a delicate flavor; clingstone; season the last of September.

Vanguard. 1.PrinceTreat. Fr. Trees17. 1820.2.LindleyGuide Orch. Gard.253. 1831.3.HoggFruit Man.233. 1866.

Probably Vanguard is but a variation of Noblesse, being included with it by some writers. The only distinction between the two is in habit of growth, Vanguard being more robust and hardy.

Vanmeter. 1.Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt.210. 1906.

A late variety resembling Krummel.

Variegated Free I. 1.Horticulturist18:276, 277 figs. 1863.

This variety originated many years ago with Isaac Pullen, Hightstown, New Jersey. Fruit large, roundish, with a well-marked apex; skin yellow, striped and marbled with deep red; flesh yellow, moderately juicy, sweet; quality very good; ripens early in September.

Variegated Free II. 1.BlackCult. Peach & Pear113. 1886.

This peach is said to be a seedling of Variegated Free I and was introduced by H. R. Walker, Middletown, Delaware. It is a desirable white peach, with streaks and stripes of red.

Veritable Chancelliere. 1.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:23, 24. 1768.Kanzlerpfirsiche.2.ChristHandb.593. 1817.Schöne Kanzlerin.3.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde.3:198. 1858.

Veritable Chancelliere. 1.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:23, 24. 1768.

Kanzlerpfirsiche.2.ChristHandb.593. 1817.

Schöne Kanzlerin.3.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde.3:198. 1858.

This variety differs from Chancellor in having large flowers and globose glands.

Verona. 1.ReaFlora211. 1676.

Listed as a good, red peach.

Verte de Beaulieu. 1.MasPom. Gen.12:151, 152, fig. 12. 1883.

This variety was introduced and possibly originated by a M. Dumas near Lectoure, Gers, France. Fruit large, roundish-oval; skin greenish-white, shaded with red; flesh white, juicy, sweet, aromatic; quality good; season the middle of September.

Very Large Seedling Peach. 1.W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt.112. 1880.

This variety is said to have been raised in New York City and to have ripened too late to be of value in the north.

Vessier. 1.Mag. Hort.27:545. 1861.

Vessier is a late, French peach, with rich, melting flesh.

Victor. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.13:110. 1901.2.W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt.11. 1907.3.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.39. 1909.Early Victor.4.Mo. State Fr. Sta. Rpt.12, 13. 1905-06.

Victor. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.13:110. 1901.2.W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt.11. 1907.3.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.39. 1909.

Early Victor.4.Mo. State Fr. Sta. Rpt.12, 13. 1905-06.

Victor is a variety of unknown parentage which originated with John B. Bass, Bass, Texas. Fruit medium in size, roundish; color creamy-white with a red blush; flesh creamy-white, melting, juicy, subacid, with an almond flavor; quality good; stone semi-clinging; season early.

Victoria. 1.Ariz. Sta. Bul.15:62, 67. 1895.2.Glen St. Mary Nur. Cat.14. 1900.

Victoria is of American origin and belongs to the Spanish type. Fruit large, nearly round; skin yellow; flesh yellow, juicy, sweet, free; ripens in Florida early in August.

Vilmorin. 1.Can. Exp. Farm Bul.2nd Ser.3:68. 1900.2.Cat. Cong. Pom. France119 fig. 1906.

Vilmorin was obtained by Alexis Lepère, Montreuil, France. Fruit large, roundish, flattened at the base; skin pale yellow, washed with bright red; flesh free, white, tinged with dark red at the pit, juicy, with a pleasant, sweet, aromatic flavor; ripens from the middle to the last of September.

Vineuse de Fromentin. 1.ChristWörterb.351. 1802.2.KenrickAm. Orch.212. 1832.Weinhafte Fromentinerpfirsche.3.ChristHandb.594. 1817.Fromentiner Lieblingspfirsich.4.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:202. 1858.

Vineuse de Fromentin. 1.ChristWörterb.351. 1802.2.KenrickAm. Orch.212. 1832.

Weinhafte Fromentinerpfirsche.3.ChristHandb.594. 1817.

Fromentiner Lieblingspfirsich.4.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:202. 1858.

The fruit of this variety is similar to that of Grosse Mignonne with which it is often confused. Glands round; flowers large; fruit roundish, somewhat compressed at the ends; skin nearly covered with dark red; flesh white except at the stone, tender, vinous, juicy; stone small, free.

Vineuse Hâtive. 1.PoiteauPom. Franc.1:No. 17, Pl. 1846.2.LeroyDict. Pom.6:300, 301 fig., 302. 1879.

Although Poiteau and Leroy differ somewhat as to the origin of this peach, there is probably no doubt but that it was found near Paris, France, more than two centuries ago. Fruit medium in size, roundish, compressed at the ends; skin greenish-yellow, with a dark red blush; flesh white, red under the skin and at the stone, juicy, vinous, sweet; stone free; ripens the last of August.

Vinous Purple. 1.PrincePom. Man.1:190. 1831.

This variety resembles Grosse Mignonne but is distinct. Fruit large, divided on one side into two sections by a deep groove; skin fawn-colored, covered with very dark red; flesh white, red under the skin and around the pit, juicy, vinous, with a slightly acid flavor; stone free.

Violet Hâtive. 1.LangleyPomona104, Pl. 30 fig. 6. 1729.2.DowningFr. Trees Am.637. 1869.Grosse Violette Hâtive.3.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:27, Pl. XVI fig. 1. 1768.Violette Hâtive.4.BrookshawHort. Reposit.1:33, Pl. 17 fig. 2. 1823.5.HoggFruit Man.233, 234. 1866.

Violet Hâtive. 1.LangleyPomona104, Pl. 30 fig. 6. 1729.2.DowningFr. Trees Am.637. 1869.

Grosse Violette Hâtive.3.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:27, Pl. XVI fig. 1. 1768.

Violette Hâtive.4.BrookshawHort. Reposit.1:33, Pl. 17 fig. 2. 1823.5.HoggFruit Man.233, 234. 1866.

This is undoubtedly a French variety and may be a seedling of Galande. Fruit large, roundish; skin yellow, mottled with red over most of the surface; flesh white, juicy, sweet, vinous; season early September.

Violet Muscat. 1.ReaFlora211. 1676.

This variety is listed as a fine, violet-colored peach of good quality.

Violet Musk. 1.ReaFlora211. 1676.

This is a red peach with yellow flesh.

Violette de Montpellier. 1.MasPom. Gen.12:183. 1883.

The tree of this variety is described as being moderately vigorous and bearing dense foliage which has reniform glands.

Violetter Aprikosenpfirsich. 1.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:218. 1858.

Fruit of medium size, roundish-oblong; color yellow, with a violet-red blush; flesh juicy, tender, with a slightly acid flavor; ripens in August.

Voorheis No. 1. 1.Tex. Sta. Bul.8:35. 1889.2.Ibid.39:815. 1896.

Tree vigorous, unproductive; fruit of medium size, ovate, with a pointed apex; color yellow, with a red cheek; quality good; season the last of June in Texas.

Voorheis Silver. 1.Tex. Sta. Bul.8:35. 1889.

Listed in this reference.

Wake Forest. 1.N. C. Sta. Rpt.12:108. 1889.

Listed in this reference.

Walburton. 1.ElliottFr. Book289. 1854.2.Budd-HansenAm. Hort. Man.2:359. 1903.Walburton Admirable.3.Gard. Chron.702. 1841.4.DowningFr. Trees Am.627. 1857.5.MasLe Verger7:225, 226, fig. 111. 1866-73.6.HoggFruit Man.463. 1884.

Walburton. 1.ElliottFr. Book289. 1854.2.Budd-HansenAm. Hort. Man.2:359. 1903.

Walburton Admirable.3.Gard. Chron.702. 1841.4.DowningFr. Trees Am.627. 1857.5.MasLe Verger7:225, 226, fig. 111. 1866-73.6.HoggFruit Man.463. 1884.

Walburton is a late peach raised more than seventy-five years ago by Andrew Morton, Walburton, Sussex, England. The variety is supposed to be a seedling of Noblesse which it resembles in many respects. Tree hardy, productive; glands globose; flowers small; fruit large, round, with a distinct suture; skin greenish-white, mottled, with a dark red blush; flesh white, stained at the pit, juicy, melting, with a rich, sweet flavor; ripens the last of September.

Waldo. 1.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.46. 1891.2.Fla. Sta. Bul.62:518, 519. 1902.3.Ala. Sta. Bul.156:135. 1911.4.Budd-HansenAm. Hort. Man.2:359. 1903.

Waldo was raised from a seed of Peento about 1886 by T. K. Godbey, Waldo, Florida; it first fruited in 1888. Tree moderately large and productive in the South; glands reniform; fruit medium to large, roundish, with a shallow suture; apex blunt, often with a recurved tip; skin yellow, washed with a delicate red blush; flesh yellowish-white, slightly pink near the pit, juicy, with a sweet, delicious flavor; freestone; ripens the first of June in the South.

Walker. 1.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:228, 229. 1899.2.Budd-HansenAm. Hort. Man.2:359. 1903.Walker's Variegated Free.3.Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt.213. 1881.4.FultonPeach Cult.177. 1908.

Walker. 1.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:228, 229. 1899.2.Budd-HansenAm. Hort. Man.2:359. 1903.

Walker's Variegated Free.3.Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt.213. 1881.4.FultonPeach Cult.177. 1908.

Said to have originated in Delaware. Glands globose; flowers small; fruit medium to large, roundish-oval, with a slight suture; color creamy-white, with a bright red cheek; flesh creamy-white, with red at the pit, tender, juicy, vinous, sprightly; quality good; pit free; season the last of September.

Walker Early. 1.Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt.500. 1871.

A productive, market sort ripening in August. Glands globose; fruit small, roundish; color white, with a red blush; quality good.

Wallace. 1.Ga. Sta. Bul.42:242. 1898.

Tree moderately vigorous; glands reniform; fruit large, roundish; color greenish-yellow, with a red blush; flesh white, tough, rich, vinous, adherent; quality good; ripens the middle of August in Georgia.

Waller. 1.BerckmansCat.13. 1916-17.

According to the P. J. Berckmans Company, Augusta, Georgia, this peach was originated by Waller Brothers near Sparta, Georgia. Tree productive, bears annually; fruit of the Crawford type, large; skin yellow but nearly covered with red; flesh stringy; of good quality.

Wallis Best. 1.Stark Bros.Cat.40. 1913.

According to Stark Brothers, Louisiana, Missouri, this peach originated as a seedling of Elberta on the grounds of Henry Wallis, St. Louis County, Missouri. It is said to resemble its parent in habit of growth, vigor and productiveness but is hardier and of higher quality.

Wallis Heath Free. 1.Stark Bros.Cat.40. 1913.

This variety originated with Henry Wallis, St. Louis County, Missouri, according to Stark Brothers of Louisiana, Missouri. Tree hardy, vigorous, very productive; fruit very large; flesh creamy yellow and of fine quality.

Walter Early. 1.KenrickAm. Orch.183, 184. 1841.2.DowningFr. Trees Am.488. 1845.3.ColeAm. Fr. Book191. 1849.

Walter Early originated in New Jersey. Tree productive; leaves with globose glands; fruit large, roundish; skin white, with a red cheek; flesh white, tinged red at the stone, melting, juicy, sweet, pleasant; ripens the last of August.

Ward Late. 1.LeroyDict. Pom.6:305 fig., 306. 1879.2.FultonPeach Cult.191, 192. 1908.Ward's Late Free.3.KenrickAm. Orch.201. 1841.4.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.80. 1862.Ward's Freestone.5.ElliottFr. Book280. 1854.Tardive de Ward.6.MasLe Verger7:203, 204, fig. 100. 1866-73.

Ward Late. 1.LeroyDict. Pom.6:305 fig., 306. 1879.2.FultonPeach Cult.191, 192. 1908.

Ward's Late Free.3.KenrickAm. Orch.201. 1841.4.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.80. 1862.

Ward's Freestone.5.ElliottFr. Book280. 1854.

Tardive de Ward.6.MasLe Verger7:203, 204, fig. 100. 1866-73.

According to Leroy, Doctor A. Ward, Athens, Georgia, originated this variety. There is no statement as to the date of origin. The American Pomological Society listed this peach in its fruit-catalog in 1862 where it has since remained. Tree vigorous, productive; glands globose or reniform; flowers small; fruit large, roundish, inclining to oval, with a moderately deep suture; skin pale yellowish-white, with an attractive, crimson blush; flesh nearly white, occasionally tinged with red at the pit, free, rich, juicy, melting, with a vinous flavor; ripens the last of September.

Ware. 1.U. S. Pat. Off. Rpt.372. 1856.2.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.80. 1862.

Ware was placed in the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society in 1862 without a description but was dropped in 1869.

Wark. 1.Mich. Sta. Bul.205:31. 1903.2.Mich. Sta. Sp. Bul.44:63. 1910.

Wark originated as a sprout from the roots of an old peach-tree in the orchard of James Wark near Douglas, Michigan. It resembles Triumph but is larger and freer from leaf-curl and brown-rot. It ripens later than Triumph.

Washington. 1.Lond. Hort. Soc. Rpt.6:409. 1826.2.DowningFr. Trees Am.488. 1845.3.ElliottFr. Book289. 1854.4.MasLe Verger7:177, 178, fig. 87. 1866-73.5.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:229. 1899.Washington Red Freestone.6.KenrickAm. Orch.179. 1835.Washington Rareripe.7.HoggFruit Man.234. 1866.

Washington. 1.Lond. Hort. Soc. Rpt.6:409. 1826.2.DowningFr. Trees Am.488. 1845.3.ElliottFr. Book289. 1854.4.MasLe Verger7:177, 178, fig. 87. 1866-73.5.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:229. 1899.

Washington Red Freestone.6.KenrickAm. Orch.179. 1835.

Washington Rareripe.7.HoggFruit Man.234. 1866.

Washington originated in America and was named and introduced by Michael Floy of New York City. Tree vigorous, productive; glands globose; fruit large, roundish, broad, with a deep suture extending nearly around the fruit; skin yellowish-white, with a deep crimson cheek; flesh pale yellowish-white, juicy, very tender, melting, sweet, rich; stone usually free; season the middle of September.

Washington Clingstone. 1.PrinceCat. Fr. Trees24. 1823.2.KenrickAm. Orch.232. 1832.3.DowningFr. Trees Am.499. 1845.4.ElliottFr. Book289. 1854.

Said to be of American origin. Glands reniform; fruit of medium size, roundish; skin yellowish-green, with a slight red blush; flesh very juicy, tender, melting, with a sweet, luscious flavor; ripens the last of September.

Watkin Cling. 1.Cultivator3rd Ser.4:146. 1856.

This variety originated in the South as a seedling of Heath Cling which it resembles except in later ripening.

Watkin Early. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.5:100. 1892.

Listed in this reference.

Weaver. 1.RamseyCat.4. 1912.

According to P. T. Ramsey and Son, Austin, Texas, this peach originated from seed grown by D. W. Weaver of Austin. Fruit large; color yellow, overspread with red; flesh very yellow and very firm, adherent; quality good; ripens the first of September in Texas.

Weber Golden Free. 1.WeberCat.17. 1906.

According to H. J. Weber and Sons Nursery Company, St. Louis, Missouri, the fruit of this variety is medium in size, golden yellow, with a bright red cheek, sweet and good in quality.

Weber Prize. 1.The Dalles Nur. Cat.17, fig. 1910.

According to R. H. Weber, proprietor of The Dalles Nurseries, The Dalles, Oregon, this variety originated in The Dalles. Fruit very large; color rich golden-yellow, considerably overspread with deep carmine and crimson; flesh yellow, firm, rich, delicious; pit very free; ripens the last of September.

Weed. 1.U. S. D. A. Pom. Rpt.44. 1895.

Weed originated on the farm of George Weed, Douglas, Michigan. Fruit of medium size, roundish; color yellow, with a purplish-red cheek; flesh free, yellow, deep red at the pit, soft, juicy, sweet, vinous; quality good; ripens the first of September.

Weeping. 1.KenrickAm. Orch.229. 1832.2.ElliottFr. Book296. 1854.Reid's Weeping.3.Horticulturist29:165, 166. 1874.Reid.4.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:224. 1899.

Weeping. 1.KenrickAm. Orch.229. 1832.2.ElliottFr. Book296. 1854.

Reid's Weeping.3.Horticulturist29:165, 166. 1874.

Reid.4.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:224. 1899.

This variety originated many years ago on the grounds of William Reid, Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Tree vigorous, spreading, with graceful, drooping branches; fruit large, roundish-ovate; skin yellow, with a bright red cheek; flesh yellow, stained with red at the pit, very juicy, tender, vinous; quality good; pit free; ripens the last of August.

Weihnachts-Aprikosenpfirsich. 1.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:220. 1858.

Fruit medium in size, yellow, washed with red; flesh yellow, tender, sweet; season very late.

Weisse Charlotte. 1.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:207. 1858.

Fruit large, round; skin yellowish-white, partly washed with red; flesh yellowish-white, often with tinges of red, sweet but with a slight astringent flavor; season the middle of October.

Welch. 1.U. S. D. A. Yearbook272, 273, Pl. 35. 1903.

Welch was introduced by Charles B. Welch, Douglas, Michigan, having been raised as a seedling of Chili about 1880. The variety resembles its parent but is considered hardier, less subject to leaf-curl and brown-rot, better in quality and ripens its fruit later.

Weld Freestone. 1.KenrickAm. Orch.179. 1835.2.ElliottFr. Book289. 1854.

Said to have been raised by Eben Weld, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Fruit large, roundish-oval; skin greenish-white, with a red blush; flesh rich, sweet, vinous, with a delicious flavor; ripens the last of September.

Wellington. 1.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.105. 1831.2.Can. Hort.24:480. 1901.

This old sort has long been growing in Toronto, Canada, but only recently came before the public. The fruit is a large freestone, with yellow flesh and the tree shows distinct hardiness and vigor.

West. 1.Ga. Sta. Bul.42:242. 1898.

This is a low, spreading variety with reniform glands.

Western Newington. 1.PrinceTreat. Fr. Trees17. 1820.

Listed in this reference as a clingstone.

Whaley Favorite. 1.Ont. Fr. Gr. Assoc. Rpt.28:87. 1896.

This is a seedling peach raised by Mark Whaley, Olinda, Ontario, Canada. The fruit is a yellow freestone of fair size and ripens two weeks ahead of Early Crawford.

Wheatstone. 1.N. Y. Sta. Rpt.3:22. 1884.

Listed as growing upon the Station grounds in 1884.

Wheatley. 1.Miss. Sta. Bul.93:14. 1905.

Listed in this reference.

Wheeler Early. 1.Country Gent.23:158. 1864.2.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.30. 1875.3.Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt.416. 1888.

Wheeler Early was listed by the American Pomological Society from 1875 until 1897. Glands globose; fruit small, roundish; skin white, blushed with red; flesh melting, not very high in quality; freestone; ripens early.

Wheeler Late. 1.Can. Exp. Farm Bul.2nd Ser.3:68. 1900.

This is a strong-growing variety which does not ripen its fruit in Canada.

Wheeler Late Yellow. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.5:100. 1892.

Listed as growing in Delaware.

White Ball. 1.Mag. Hort.13:114. 1847.2.DowningFr. Trees Am.636. 1869.

Said to have originated in Massachusetts. Glands reniform; fruit of medium size, roundish, slightly depressed; skin greenish-white, shaded and marbled with red; flesh free, white, juicy, melting, sweet; ripens early in September.

White Blossom. 1.PrinceTreat. Fr. Trees17. 1820.White Blossomed Incomparable.2.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.97. 1831.3.PrincePom. Man.2:19. 1832.Pêcher à Fleurs et à Fruits Blancs.4.MasLe Verger7:13, 14, fig. 5. 1866-73.

White Blossom. 1.PrinceTreat. Fr. Trees17. 1820.

White Blossomed Incomparable.2.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.97. 1831.3.PrincePom. Man.2:19. 1832.

Pêcher à Fleurs et à Fruits Blancs.4.MasLe Verger7:13, 14, fig. 5. 1866-73.

This singular variety has white blossoms and pale, straw-colored bark. It was found in a hedge in Kings County, New York. The fruit resembles the Snow peach but is inferior in size, flavor and appearance. Leaves light green, with reniform glands; fruit large, oval; flesh white to the stone, melting, juicy; ripens late in August.

White Cling. 1.Ga. Hort. Soc. Rpt.25. 1876.

This peach is a white-fleshed clingstone ripening in July.

White Double Crop. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.5:100. 1892.

Mentioned in this reference.

White Globe. 1.Cultivator4:146. 1856.

This is a very juicy, clingstone peach, having a delicious, aromatic flavor and ripening early in September.

White Imperial. 1.DowningFr. Trees Am.488, 489. 1845.2.ElliottFr. Book279, 280. 1854.3.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.80. 1862.

This old sort originated with David Thomas, Cayuga County, New York, and is believed to be a seedling of Noblesse. It was introduced by J. J. Thomas, a son of the originator, Macedon, New York. Growers and pomologists have confused White Imperial with the Imperial of southern origin. Tree hardy, vigorous; fruit large, roundish, broad, depressed at the apex; suture moderately deep; skin yellowish-white, tinged with light purplish-red in the sun; flesh nearly white, melting, juicy, of delicate texture, sweet; quality very good; freestone; ripens the last of August.

White July. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.5:100. 1892.2.Ala. Bd. Agr. Rpt.36:106. 1908.

This is a superior clingstone peach which ripens early in Alabama.

White June. 1.Green River Nur. Cat.15. 1899.

According to the Green River Nurseries, Bowling Green, Kentucky, this variety originated with W. W. Ware, Hopkinsville, Kentucky. It is a white peach of good quality, ripening with Alexander.

White Magdalen. 1.LangleyPomona101, Pl. 27 fig. 6. 1729.2.ChristHandb.598. 1817.3.LindleyGuide Orch. Gard.253. 1831.Magdalen.4.ReaFlora210. 1676.Madeleine Blanche.5.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:11, 12, 13, Pl. VI. 1768.6.LeroyDict. Pom.6:147, 148 fig., 149, 150. 1879.Madeleine Blanche précoce.7.MasPom. Gen.12:186. 1883.

White Magdalen. 1.LangleyPomona101, Pl. 27 fig. 6. 1729.2.ChristHandb.598. 1817.3.LindleyGuide Orch. Gard.253. 1831.

Magdalen.4.ReaFlora210. 1676.

Madeleine Blanche.5.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:11, 12, 13, Pl. VI. 1768.6.LeroyDict. Pom.6:147, 148 fig., 149, 150. 1879.

Madeleine Blanche précoce.7.MasPom. Gen.12:186. 1883.

White Magdalen is an old French sort, having been mentioned as early as 1628 by Lectier. Leaves doubly serrate, glandless; flowers large, pale red; fruit below medium in size, somewhat globular, halves unequal; deeply sutured; skin yellowish-white, marbled with deep red; flesh melting, stained near the pit, juicy but not high in flavor; stone free, small, obtuse; ripens the middle of August.

White Monsieur. 1.ReaFlora211. 1676.

Said to be a fine, early peach.

White Nectarine. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.13:111. 1901.

This is an old English variety belonging to the Chinese Cling group of peaches. Fruit nearly large, roundish; color greenish-white, washed and striped with crimson; flesh white, tinged with red at the pit, juicy, melting, with a mild subacid, vinous flavor; pit free; season late.

White Nutmeg. 1.LangleyPomona100, Pl. 27 fig. 1. 1729.2.MillerGard. Dict.1752.Avant-pêche blanche.3.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:5, 6, Pl. II. 1768.4.LeroyDict. Pom.6:45, 46 fig., 47, 48. 1879.Weisse Frühpfirsche.5.ChristHandb.598. 1817.Kleiner weisser Frühpfirsche.6.LiegelAnweisung68. 1822.7.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde.3:196. 1858.8.MathieuNom. Pom.402. 1889.Frühe Montagne?9.LiegelAnweisung68. 1822.Earliest White Nutmeg.10.PrincePom. Man.1:173. 1831.

White Nutmeg. 1.LangleyPomona100, Pl. 27 fig. 1. 1729.2.MillerGard. Dict.1752.

Avant-pêche blanche.3.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:5, 6, Pl. II. 1768.4.LeroyDict. Pom.6:45, 46 fig., 47, 48. 1879.

Weisse Frühpfirsche.5.ChristHandb.598. 1817.

Kleiner weisser Frühpfirsche.6.LiegelAnweisung68. 1822.7.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde.3:196. 1858.8.MathieuNom. Pom.402. 1889.

Frühe Montagne?9.LiegelAnweisung68. 1822.

Earliest White Nutmeg.10.PrincePom. Man.1:173. 1831.

This is an old French sort spoken of in 1589. Leaves small, doubly serrate, without glands; flowers large, pale; fruit very small, oval, distinctly sutured; apex with an acute nipple; skin white, with a pale tinge; flesh white to the stone, juicy, musky; freestone; quality fair; stone small, oval; ripens the middle of July.

White Pace. 1.DowningFr. Trees Am.637. 1869.

This is a Southern variety, having Persian blood but with a comparatively white skin. Flesh yellowish, juicy, sweet, free; season August.

White Winter. 1.PrinceTreat. Fr. Trees17. 1820.2.PrincePom. Man.2:32. 1832.

This is an oval-shaped peach with white skin and flesh which ripens in October and is chiefly valued for preserves.

Whitehead Red Heath. 1.KenrickAm. Orch.197. 1841.

This variety, which was sent out about 1840 by Richard Reynolds, Smithfield, Virginia, is said to be superior to Heath Cling with which it ripens. Fruit very large, with a deep red color.

Whitlow Choice. 1.Green River Nur. Cat.16. 1899.

This variety was found by the Green River Nurseries, Bowling Green, Kentucky, on the farm of W. H. Whitlow near Casky, Kentucky. It is a freestone of good quality, resembling Yellow Rareripe and ripening the last of July.

Wiard. 1.W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt.117. 1900.

Wiard originated about twenty years ago on the grounds of Harry Wiard, Syracuse, New York. Fruit large, with golden-yellow skin, nearly covered with bright crimson; flesh yellow, very juicy; of good quality; freestone; season the middle of September.

Wiggins. 1.Ga. Sta. Bul.42:242. 1898.2.Del. Sta. Rpt.13:111, 112. 1901.

Said to have originated in Texas. Fruit medium in size, roundish-oblong, slightly compressed; skin creamy-yellow, with a red blush; flesh greenish-white, juicy, tender, sweet; quality excellent; stone free; ripens early in July in Texas.

Wilbur. 1.Leonard CoatesCat.5. 1911-12.

According to the Leonard Coates Nursery Company, Morganhill, California, this is a very large, attractive, yellow, freestone peach ripening in September.

Wilder. 1.Gard. Mon.17:270. 1875.2.Ibid.18:82. 1876.

Wilder probably originated with H. M. Engle, Marietta, Pennsylvania. It is said to be a promising variety.

Wilkins. 1.U. S. D. A. Rpt.382. 1891.Wilkins Cling.2.Kan. Hort. Soc.Peach, The148. 1899.

Wilkins. 1.U. S. D. A. Rpt.382. 1891.

Wilkins Cling.2.Kan. Hort. Soc.Peach, The148. 1899.

Wilkins is said to have originated with Colonel Wilkins of Maryland as a seedling of Heath Cling and is thought to be identical with that variety except in being larger and having clearer and more creamy color.

Willard.W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt.115. 1900.

This variety originated with S. D. Willard, Geneva, New York, and is a peach of good quality, ripening after Early Crawford.

Willett. 1.Mich. Sta. Bul.118:32. 1895.2.Ibid.169:229. 1899.3.U. S. D. A. Yearbook476, 477, Pl. LXI. 1902.

Cornelius O'Bryan of New York City is said to have originated this peach more than fifty years ago from a stone brought from South America. In 1874 Mr. O'Bryan's property came into the possession of Wallace P. Willett, who was so impressed with the new seedling that the following year he induced C. L. Van Dusen, Geneva, New York, to propagate it. Fruit large, roundish-ovate, compressed; skin deep yellow, blushed and often striped with crimson; flesh yellow, red at the pit, juicy, fairly tender, with a vinous flavor; stone free; quality good; ripens the last of September.

Williams. 1.W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt.115. 1880.

Williams was discovered about 1875 by Lewis Williams, Hillsboro, Maryland. The fruit is said to be earlier and better than that of Alexander.

Williams Catherine. 1.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.95. 1831.

Very much like Catharine. Leaves with reniform glands; flowers small; fruit large, pale green, blushed; of first quality; stone clings; matures late in September.

Williams Cling. 1.L. R. JohnsonCat.6. 1894.

L. R. Johnson, Coshocton, Ohio, says that this peach was grown from a seed of Bealmear Cling by J. F. Williams. It closely resembles its parent.

Williams Early Purple. 1.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.105. 1831.

This is said to be a good, pale green peach, blushed with dull red and ripening early in August.

Williamson. 1.U. S. D. A. Pom. Rpt. 44.1895.2.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:229. 1899.Williamson Choice.3.Col., O., Hort. Soc. Rpt.32. 1892.

Williamson. 1.U. S. D. A. Pom. Rpt. 44.1895.2.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:229. 1899.

Williamson Choice.3.Col., O., Hort. Soc. Rpt.32. 1892.

Fruit large, roundish; skin yellow, washed and striped with crimson; flesh yellow, red at the pit, juicy, tender, with a mild, vinous flavor; freestone; ripens the last of September.

Williamson Cling. 1.KenrickAm. Orch.186. 1835.

Fruit large, oblong, with a pointed apex; skin white, with a red blush; flesh white, very juicy, with a good flavor; season the middle of October.

Willow-Leaf.1. Mich. Sta. Bul.31:58. 1887.

Listed in this reference.

Willson. 1.Gard. Mon.24:307. 1882.

This variety originated about 1878 with Pierpont Willson, Vineland, New Jersey. Fruit large, roundish, inclined to oblong; color yellowish-white, with a slight blush; flesh yellowish-white, dark red at the pit, very juicy, of excellent flavor; freestone; season the first of September.

Wilson. 1.Peachland Nur. Cat.12, 13. 1890.

Wilson was introduced more than twenty-five years ago by Charles Wright, proprietor of the Peachland Nurseries, Seaford, Delaware. The variety resembles Reeves but is larger, more productive and ripens a week earlier.

Windoes. 1.Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt.452. 1879.

This is a freestone peach ripening in the middle of September and of only local interest in Michigan, where it originated.

Wine. 1.Continental Pl. Cat.13, 14. 1915-16.

Wine is an old variety recently introduced by the Continental Plant Company, Kittrell, North Carolina. Said to reproduce itself from seed. Fruit medium in size, with an attractive, red cheek; flesh very juicy and tender, with a wine-like flavor; freestone; season the last of July.

Winesburgh Large Yellow. 1.Mag. Hort.13:110. 1847.

This is said to be a large, very excellent seedling which originated long ago in Holmes County, Ohio.

Winifred. 1.Leonard CoatesCat.5. 1911-12.

According to the Leonard Coates Nursery Company, Morganhill, California, this is a very late, yellow clingstone equal to Levy.

Winnepesaukee. 1.Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt.149. 1897.

This is a peach of New Hampshire origin.

Wirt Lady. 1.Kan. Hort. Soc. Rpt.84. 1898.

Said to ripen with Crothers.

Witham Seedling. 1.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.105. 1831.

Listed in this reference.

Woburn Early Mignonne. 1.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat.100. 1831.

Mentioned in this reference.

Woerner. 1.U. S. D. A. Rpt.291. 1893.

Fruit of medium size, oblong, with a cream-white skin, faintly blushed with red; flesh white, firm, sweet, rich; quality very good; clingstone; season the last of October.

Wonderful. 1.N. C. Sta. Rpt.12:108. 1889.2.Can. Hort.16:81. 1893.3.Mich. Sta. Bul.169:229. 1899.4.Budd-HansenAm. Hort. Man.2:359. 1903.5.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat.39. 1909.

Wonderful is a seedling peach which originated in New Jersey nearly thirty years ago.It has been confused with Smock which it closely resembles. Tree hardy but lacking in productiveness; fruit large, roundish-oval, with a distinct suture; color yellow, with a red blush when exposed; flesh yellow, red at the pit, moderately juicy, tender, free; quality fair; season the last of September.

Woodlawn Golden. 1.Woodlawn Nur. Cat.36. 1914.

This variety was recently introduced by Allen L. Wood, proprietor of the Woodlawn Nurseries, Rochester, New York. Fruit large; color golden yellow, with a red cheek; flesh free, yellow, firm, with a fine, rich flavor; season the first of September.

Woodman Choice. 1.N. Y. Sta. Rpt.15:290. 1896.

At one time grown on the Station grounds. Fruit large, roundish; skin greenish-yellow, with a mottled blush; flesh deep yellow, stained with red at the pit, juicy, firm; freestone; quality good; season the last of September.

Woolsey. 1.Budd-HansenAm. Hort. Man.2:359. 1903.Woolsey Nebraska.2.Stark Bros.Cat.40. 1913.

Woolsey. 1.Budd-HansenAm. Hort. Man.2:359. 1903.

Woolsey Nebraska.2.Stark Bros.Cat.40. 1913.

Said to have originated in Gage County, Nebraska. Tree hardy in Nebraska; fruit large, roundish; color yellow, with a red and crimson cheek; flesh yellow, rich, melting, vinous, good; pit free.

Worcester. 1.Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt.89. 1899.

Dr. J. Warren Worcester, Middletown, New York, raised this variety from a pit of a California peach. Fruit large, round, with a distinct suture; flesh yellow, red at the stone, juicy, sweet, rich; freestone; ripens rather late.

World Fair. 1.BaileyAm. Hort.185. 1892.

This variety, which was introduced by the Home Nursery Company, Normal, Illinois, is said to have originated about 1892 in Sappington, Missouri. Tree hardy, vigorous; fruit very large, roundish; color yellow, with a deep red blush; flesh juicy, with an excellent flavor; season about the middle of June in Missouri.

Worth. 1.Stark Bros.Cat.40. 1913.

Worth was introduced by Stark Brothers, Louisiana, Missouri, many years ago. The peach is a yellow freestone, with a brilliant red blush, resembling Early Crawford.

Wright. 1.U. S. D. A. Rpt. 291.1893.

Tree very productive; fruit large, roundish; color rich orange-yellow, shaded with red; flesh yellow, tinged with red at the pit, firm, juicy, sweet, rich; quality very good; clingstone; season early in November in California.

Wright Seedling. 1.Gard. & For.8:349. 1895.2.Neb. Hort. Soc. Rpt.277. 1901.

This peach was obtained by W. F. Wright, Johnson County, Nebraska. Said to reproduce itself from seed.

Wyandotte Chief. 1.W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt.50. 1879.2.Ibid.110. 1880.

This variety is said to have originated on the farm of Matthew Mudeator, near Wyandotte, Kansas. It is described as a handsome, dark red, rich, juicy, finely flavored, freestone peach, ripening very early.

Wylie Cling. 1.WicksonCal. Fruits200. 1908.

This is an old seedling grown by John Wylie, Green Valley, California. It is superiorto Orange Cling in not splitting at the pit or dropping from the tree; a fine peach for canning and drying.

XX Yellow. 1.Del. Sta. Rpt.5:100. 1892.

Listed in this reference.

Yates Early. 1.ElliottFr. Book296. 1854.

Said to be inferior to Early York which it resembles.

Yates Red Cling. 1.Stark Bros.Cat.40. 1913.

According to Stark Brothers, Louisiana, Missouri, this is a large, attractive, red-cheeked, white-fleshed, clingstone peach, ripening ten days earlier than Heath Cling.

Yazoo. 1.Am. Pom. Soc. Cat. 39.1909.2.WaughAm. Peach Orch.209. 1913.

This is a clingstone which originated in Mississippi.

Yellow Admirable. 1.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:33, 34, Pl. XXII. 1768.2.KenrickAm. Orch.216. 1832.3.Gard. Chron.1159. 1864.4.LeroyDict. Pom.6:40, 41 fig., 42. 1879.Abricotée.5.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat. 92.1831.6.DowningFr. Trees Am.489. 1845.7.NoisetteMan. Comp. Jard.2:476. 1860.Apricot.8.PrincePom. Man.1:194. 1831.Gelbe Wunderschöne.9.Deut. ObstcabinetPt. 7:9. 1858.Gelber Aprikosenpfirsich.10.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:217. 1858.Prachtvolle Apricosenpfirsich.11.LaucheDeut. Pom.VI:No. 1, Pl. 1882.

Yellow Admirable. 1.DuhamelTrait. Arb. Fr.2:33, 34, Pl. XXII. 1768.2.KenrickAm. Orch.216. 1832.3.Gard. Chron.1159. 1864.4.LeroyDict. Pom.6:40, 41 fig., 42. 1879.

Abricotée.5.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat. 92.1831.6.DowningFr. Trees Am.489. 1845.7.NoisetteMan. Comp. Jard.2:476. 1860.

Apricot.8.PrincePom. Man.1:194. 1831.

Gelbe Wunderschöne.9.Deut. ObstcabinetPt. 7:9. 1858.

Gelber Aprikosenpfirsich.10.DochnahlFühr. Obstkunde3:217. 1858.

Prachtvolle Apricosenpfirsich.11.LaucheDeut. Pom.VI:No. 1, Pl. 1882.

Yellow Admirable is an old French sort which has never been cultivated in America. Tree vigorous, productive; leaves small, with reniform glands; flowers usually large, with an intense rose-color; fruit large, round, flattened; suture shallow; skin thick, finely pubescent, yellow, blushed with red where exposed; flesh yellow, faintly red near the stone, firm, rather dry, sweet, with the flavor of the apricot; good in quality; pit small for the size of the fruit, partially clinging, oval, blunt at the apex; ripens the middle of October.

Yellow Apricot. 1.PrinceTreat. Hort.18. 1828.

Fruit very large; color yellow, with a red blush; flesh yellow, firm, with an apricot flavor; ripens the first of October.

Yellow August. 1.Tex. Sta. Bul.39:817. 1896.

Said to be a very late and worthless variety in Texas.

Yellow Chance. 1.Cal. Sta. Rpt.391. 1894-95.

Said to be a seedling ripening the last of September.

Yellow Chevreuse. 1.Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat. 95.1831.

Leaves with globose glands; flowers small; flesh melting.

Yellow Extra. 1.Mich. Sta. Bul.31:58. 1887.

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