Chapter VI: The Minor Varieties of Peaches (7)

In 1861, Gabriel Luizet, Ecully, Rhône, France, grew this dwarf from a seed of Grosse Mignonne. Tree dwarf, vigorous, productive; leaves large, deeply serrate, glandless; fruit small, oval, surface uneven, halves unequal; skin nearly smooth, bright red where exposed; flesh yellowish-white, red at the stone, juicy, sprightly; stone free, deeply furrowed.

=Lulu I.= =1.= _Cult. & Count. Gent._ =45=:536. 1880.

A very early seedling from Batavia, New York; fruit globular; clingstone; ripens before Amsden.

=Lulu II.= =1.= _Tex. Sta. Bul._ =39=:806. 1896.

Lulu II belongs to the so-called Spanish group; tree hardy, productive; glands numerous, globose; fruit small, greenish-yellow; flavor rather acid; quality poor.

=Luton.= =1.= _Tex. Nur. Cat._ 12. 1909.

The Texas Nursery Company, Sherman, Texas, states that this variety was grown from seed at Ector, Texas, by J. T. Luton; fruit large, oblong; clingstone; ripening a week before Elberta.

=Luttichau.= =1.= _Glen St. Mary Nur. Cat._ 26. 1913.

It is reported in the Glen Saint Mary Nursery Catalog, Glen Saint Mary, Florida, that Baron H. Von Luttichau, Earleton, Florida, originated this variety. Fruit large, oval; skin waxy, greenish-white, washed or blushed with red, thin, tough; flesh tinged at the pit, firm, juicy, sweet; pit free; season the last of May.

=Lydon Cling.= =1.= Harrison _Cat._ 18. 1910.

Lydon Cling is a large, firm, yellow peach ripening about the middle of August, according to J. G. Harrison, Berlin, Maryland.

=Lynn Lemon Cling.= =1.= J. R. Johnson _Cat._ 6. 1894.

Fruit large, with a red cheek; of excellent quality; ripens the last of September, as described in the catalog of J. R. Johnson, Coshocton, Ohio.

=Lyon.= =1.= Downing _Fr. Trees Am._ 622. 1869.

A seedling originating with George Husman, Hermann, Missouri. Fruit large, round, somewhat irregular; suture a red streak; skin smooth, yellowish-white, marbled with deep red; flesh veined with red, deep at the stone, juicy, sweet, vinous; freestone; ripens early in August.

=Lyon Cling.= =1.= Wickson _Cal. Fruits_ 317. 1889.

_Lyon Mammoth Cling._ =2.= _Del. Sta. Rpt._ =5=:98. 1892.

From W. M. Williams, Fresno, California; flesh white to the stone; late.

=McAllister.= =1.= _Okla. Sta. Bul._ =2=:14, 1892. =2.= _Pa.
Sta. Bul._ =37=:10. 1896.

Listed as succeeding on either high or low land.

=M'Clish.= =1.= _Pacific Nur. Cat._ 10. 1906.

According to the Pacific Nursery Company, Tangent, Oregon, M'Clish is of the Orange Cling type ripening just after Early Crawford but is larger, sweeter and richer; used by the California canneries.

=McCollister.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Bul._ =31=:58. 1887. =2.= _U.
S. D. A. Pom. Rpt._ 43. 1895.

McCollister on the Station grounds is neither hardy nor productive but is relatively free from leaf-curl. Trees large, with a slight drooping tendency; leaves long, large, with small, globose glands; flowers appear in mid-season; fruit large, irregular in outline, roundish-cordate, oblique, halves decidedly unequal; cavity deep and wide; suture often extends two-thirds around the fruit; apex with a small, mamelon tip; skin thick, tough, blushed with dull red on a deep lemon-yellow ground, attractive; flesh stained with red at the stone, firm, coarse, noticeably stringy, moderately sweet but not rich; stone free, ovate, bulged near the apex; ripens the first of September.

=McConnell Seedling.= =1.= _Can. Hort._ =18=:417. 1895.

A very hardy seedling grown in Essex County, Canada.

=McCormick.= =1.= _Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 189. 1880.

This peach was found by W. H. McCormick, Clyde, Michigan. Tree similar to Late Crawford; glands reniform; fruit nearly round; flesh deep yellow to the stone which is small and free; ripens just ahead of Late Crawford.

=McCowan Cling.= =1.= Wickson _Cal. Fruits_ 314. 1889.

Dr. McCowan, Ukiah, California, raised this variety. It is free from leaf-curl; must be carefully thinned for size; flesh yellow, stained at the pit; good for canning.

=McCoy Free.= =1.= _Winfield Nur. Cat._ 15. 1915.

The Winfield Nursery Company, Winfield, Kansas, states that this variety is a large, yellow freestone, ripening two weeks after Elberta.

=McCoy Seedling.= =1.= J. R. Johnson _Cat._ 6. 1894.

Originated with Henry McCoy, Coshocton County, Ohio; very similar to Wonderful, according to J. R. Johnson, Coshocton, Ohio.

=McDevitt.= =1.= Wickson _Cal. Fruits_ 318. 1889. =2.= _Am.
Pom. Soc. Cat._ 34. 1899.

McDevitt is a yellow cling which originated with Neal McDevitt, Placer County, California. In 1899 it was added to the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society.

=McIntosh.= =1.= _Ga. Sta. Bul._ =42=:238. 1898. =2.= _Am. Pom.
Soc. Cat._ 38. 1909.

McIntosh is a peach from Georgia which was placed on the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society in 1909. At this Station, it is a light bearer and susceptible to leaf-curl. Tree with a drooping tendency; glands usually globose; flowers appear in mid-season; fruit medium in size, roundish-oval, tapers toward the apex, halves equal; cavity deep, wide, abrupt; suture shallow; apex with a mucronate tip; skin thin, tough, pale creamy-yellow, blushed with light red becoming deeper, attractive; flesh white, stained near the pit, juicy, stringy, melting, vinous, aromatic; stone with a clinging tendency, large, oval; ripens the last of August.

=McIntyre Late Free.= =1.= Wickson _Cal. Fruits_ 315. 1889.

Approved by the growers in several counties in California; fruit large, yellow; of California origin.

=McKay Late.= =1.= _Rural N. Y._ =62=:835. 1903.

This is a very late, yellow freestone, originating about 1890 with the late W. L. McKay, Geneva, New York. Tree upright-spreading to slightly drooping, hardy; glands reniform; flowers appear in mid-season; fruit large, oval, angular; halves decidedly unequal; sides drawn in about the cavity, which is shallow and narrow; apex with a mucronate tip; skin heavily pubescent, thick, tough, pale yellow, usually with blush near the cavity but often without; flesh stained at the pit, juicy, coarse, stringy, sprightly; stone large, oval, plump, acutely pointed at the apex; ripens in October.

=McKevitt. 1.= Wickson _Cal. Fruits_ 315. 1889. =2.= _Mich.
Sta. Bul._ =169=:220. 1899. =3.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 38. 1909.

This white clingstone is widely distributed in California and in 1909 was added to the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society. It originated on the farm of A. McKevitt, Vaca Valley, California. Tree upright, roundish; glands globose; flowers small; fruit large, roundish-oval; apex prominent; color creamy-white, marbled with bright red; flesh moderately juicy, faintly tinged with red at the pit, firm, sweet, highly flavored; stone oval, pointed; ripens in mid-season.

=McKinley. 1.= _Ia. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 420. 1898.

A white peach from a Mr. Calkins, Iowa City, Iowa.

=McKinnel. 1.= _Ala. Sta. Bul._ =156=:134. 1911.

An upright, rank-growing tree with heavy foliage, productive but susceptible to rot; fruit roundish, medium to large; apex sharply pointed; flesh yellowish-white, fine, juicy; quality very good; ripens the last of May.

=McKinney. 1.= _Ala. Sta. Bul._ =117=:309. 1901.

A promising new variety; tree a strong grower, fairly productive; fruit medium to large; flesh white, firm, juicy, sweet; clingstone; ripens the last of June.

=McLide Seedling. 1.= _Ont. Fr. Gr. Assoc. Rpt._ App. 37. 1901.

Exhibited at the Pan American Exposition.

=McNair Late. 1.= _Mo. State Fr. Sta. Bul._ =3=:38. 1902.

A good variety for commercial or home use in Missouri.

=McNeil. 1.= _Utah Sta. Bul._ =18=:13. 1892.

Listed in this reference.

=McNeil Early. 1.= King Bros. _Cat._ 14. 1915.

This sort was found by Frank McNeil, Dansville, New York, and was introduced by King Brothers of that place in 1913. Fruit white-fleshed; a perfect freestone; one of the first to ripen.

=Macon. 1.= _Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 450. 1879.

A variety with fruit of fair quality, valued in Lenawee County, Michigan.

=McShaw. 1.= Bailey _Ann. Hort._ 185. 1892.

A large, clingstone peach ripening in October.

=Madame d'Andrimont. 1.= Mas _Le Verger_ =7=:77, 78, fig. 37.
1866-73.

Probably originated about Liége, Belgium. Leaves glandless; flowers large; fruit large, spherical, depressed at the ends; suture shallow; skin downy, pale yellow, bright red in the sun; flesh white, stained about the pit, melting, juicy, aromatic; stone free, large; ripens the middle of August.

=Madame Bernède. 1.= Mathieu _Nom. Pom._ 403. 1889.

Listed in this reference.

=Madame Daurel. 1.= Mathieu _Nom. Pom._ 403. 1889.

Listed in this reference.

=Madame Gaujard. 1.= Koch _Deut. Obst._ 540. 1876. =2.= Lauche
_Deut. Pom._ =VI=:No. 23, Pl. 1882.

Originated in 1858 with N. Gaujard, Ghent, Belgium. Flowers small; fruit large, roundish; suture more or less distinct; skin very pubescent, thin, clear yellow, with a purplish-red blush; flesh white, stained at the pit, juicy, sweet; stone free, broadly oval; ripens in September.

=Madame Malfilâtre.= =1.= Mathieu _Nom. Pom._ 403. 1889.

Listed in this reference.

=Madame Pynaert.= =1.= _Gard. Mon._ =29=:46. 1887.

_Madame Edouard Pynaert._ =2.= Mathieu _Nom. Pom._ 403. 1889.

A large, dark red peach of superior quality, raised in Belgium about 1881.

=Madeira.= =1.= Elliott _Fr. Book_ 285. 1854.

_Hill Madeira._ =2.= Coxe _Cult. Fr. Trees_ 224. 1817.

_Madeira Freestone._ =3.= _Horticulturist_ =4=:243. 1849-50.

Madeira was raised by Henry Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from a pit brought from Madeira. Fruit large, whitish, with a pale red cheek; flesh highly flavored, melting, juicy; freestone; ripens in September.

=Madeleine Blanche d'Anoot.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 52. 1876.

A variety bearing globose glands.

=Madeleine Blanche de Doué.= =1.= Mathieu _Nom. Pom_ 403. 1889.

Listed in this reference.

=Madeleine Blanche de Loisel.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 44.
1876.

Often included incorrectly with the White Madeleine.

=Madeleine Hariot.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 40. 1876.

Tree vigorous, productive; leaves glandless; fruit large, ovoid, somewhat pointed at the base; greenish-yellow, striped and marbled with deep carmine; flesh white to the pit, juicy, vinous; matures at the end of August.

=Madeleine Hâtive a Moyennes Fleurs.= =1.= Mas _Le Verger_
=7=:173, 174, fig. 85. 1866-73.

This sort is thought by Leroy to be Royal Charlotte. Probably the only difference is in its ripening, this variety ripening early in August.

=Madeleine à Mamelon.= =1.= _Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat._ 98. 1831.

Listed in this reference.

=Madeleine Paysanne.= =1.= Mas _Le Verger_ =7=:99, 100, fig.
48. 1866-73.

This is an old French sort often confused with Bollweiler Magdalene of some authors. Tree vigorous, productive; leaves glandless; flowers large; fruit large, spherical, depressed at the ends, distinctly sutured; cavity large; skin finely pubescent, pale yellow, with a deep purple blush; flesh whitish-yellow, stained about the pit, melting, aromatic, sweet; pit small for the size of fruit, free.

=Madeleine Striée.= =1.= Mathieu _Nom. Pom._ 404. 1889. =2.=
_Guide Prat._ 40. 1895.

Tree very productive; leaves glandless; fruit large, roundish; skin thin, whitish-yellow, striped with red in the sun; flesh fine, melting, sweet, aromatic; ripens the last of August.

=Madeleine Superbe de Choisy.= =1.= _Le Bon Jard._ 327. 1882.

This variety originated with a M. Gravier of Choisy-le-Roi, France. Fruit very large, roundish, blushed with deep red where exposed; flesh white, purple at the stone, melting, sweet, aromatic; stone small, free; matures the last of September.

=Madison County Mammoth.= =1.= _Mo. State Fr. Sta. Rpt._ 11.
1901.

This is a variety from Missouri which ripens too late in New York. The tree in the Station orchard is upright, moderately vigorous, very productive; glands reniform; fruit of the Chili type but more irregular and broader; cavity small; suture extends beyond the apex; skin heavily pubescent, whitish, with considerable mottling; flesh stained at the pit, moderately juicy, tough, leathery; flavor and quality fair; stone slightly elliptical, decidedly clinging; ripens the last of October.

=Magdala.= =1.= _Am. Jour. Hort._ =6=:250. 1869. =2.= Hogg
_Fruit Man._ 452. 1884.

Thomas Rivers, Sawbridgeworth, England, raised Magdala in 1865 from a seed of Orange nectarine. Leaves with reniform glands; flowers large; fruit of medium size, inclining to oval; skin nearly smooth, creamy-white, marbled with crimson; flesh tender, melting, rich; freestone; ripens the last of August.

=Magdalen Clingstone.= =1.= Prince _Pom. Man._ =1=:198. 1831.

_Pavie Madeleine._ =2.= Duhamel _Trait. Arb. Fr._ =2=:13. 1768.

This sort is a variation of White Magdalen. Some writers list it as identical with Smith Newington. Leaves devoid of glands; flowers large; fruit of medium size, broadly globular; suture shallow, deepening toward the base; skin pale yellowish-white, marbled and streaked where exposed; flesh firm, pale yellowish-white to the stone, juicy, sugary; stone clings, shortly ovate, thick; ripens early in September.

=Maggie I.= =1.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 22. 1897. =2.= _Ibid._
38. 1909.

_Maggie Burt._ =3.= _Tex. Sta. Bul._ =8=:34. 1889.

Maggie I. or Maggie Burt as it was first called, was put on the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society in 1897. It is a large, oval, white-fleshed clingstone from Texas.

=Maggie II.= =1.= _Fla. Sta. Rpt._ =8=:86. 1896. =2.= _Fla.
Sta. Bul._ =62=:516. 1902.

Peter C. Minnich, Waldo, Florida, originated this variety which resembles and ripens with Bidwell Early. Fruit medium to large, roundish-oblong; cavity open, abrupt, suture but one-quarter around the fruit; apex rounded; skin velvety, thick, light yellow; washed with red; flesh firm, white, juicy; quality very good; stone partly clinging, large, oval.

=Magistrate.= =1.= Elliott _Fr. Book_ 293. 1854.

A fruit of American origin; glands reniform; fruit large; skin greenish-white, with a red cheek; flesh juicy but not high in quality; freestone; ripens in September.

=Magnifique de Daval.= =1.= Mas _Pom. Gen._ =12=:186. 1883.

Listed but not described.

=Magnum Bonum.= =1.= _Rural N. Y._ =14=:119. 1863.

Listed as a good peach for Missouri.

=Maid of Malines.= =1.= _Gard. Chron._ 204. 1848.

_Pucelle de Malines._ =2.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 30. 1875. =3.=
Leroy _Dict. Pom._ =6=:249 fig., 250. 1879.

_Jungfern-Magdalene._ =4.= Dochnahl _Führ. Obstkunde_ =3=:199.
1858.

_Jungfrau von Mecheln._ =5.= Gaucher _Pom. Prak. Obst._ No. 87,
Tab. 19. 1894.

This variety from Belgium held a place on the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society from 1875 until 1897. Tree vigorous, productive; glands lacking; flowers large; fruit large, roundish, depressed; suture well marked; skin very downy, clear yellow, highly colored where exposed; flesh yellowish-white, stained at the stone, melting, juicy, sugary; freestone; ripens at the end of August.

=Malden.= =1.= Elliott _Fr. Book_ 286. 1854.

_Early Malden._ =2.= _Mag. Hort._ =14=:537. 1848.

Leaves glandless; flowers small; fruit medium in size, roundish, compressed, one side enlarged; suture distinct; skin white, with a red cheek; juicy, sprightly; freestone; matures the last of August.

=Malta.= =1.= Miller _Gard. Dict._ 1752. =2.= _Pom. Mag._
=1=:No. 15, Pl. 1828. =3.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 78. 1862. =4.=
Leroy _Dict. Pom._ =6=:157 fig., 158. 1879.

Malta is supposed to have originated in Malta or in Italy but the Italians did not mention it until it had been known in France for some time, Merlet having described it in 1667. It was early introduced into America and held a place on the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society from 1862 until 1891. Leaves doubly serrate, without glands; flowers large, pale; fruit of medium size, depressed at the apex; suture broad and shallow; skin dull green, broadly marbled with dull purplish-red; flesh greenish-yellow, stained with red near the pit, juicy, rich, vinous; stone free, oval, pointed; ripens at the end of August.

=Malte de Gouin.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 41, 221. 1876. =2.=
Mas _Pom. Gen._ =12=:129, 130, fig. 1. 1883.

The fruit is larger and the quality better than that of Malta. Tree productive; leaves glandless; fruit spherical, striped and marbled with reddish-purple; flesh white to the stone, melting, juicy, aromatic; stone small for the size of the fruit, free; ripens the first of September.

=Malte de Lisieux.= =1.= Carrière _Var. Pêchers_ 82. 1867.

The fruits of this variety differ from Malta in their higher color, larger size and heavier pubescence.

=Malte Saint Julien.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50. 1876.

A glandless variety listed by Thomas.

=Mammoth.= =1.= _Lond. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ =6=:410, 411. 1826.

This old peach was found in New York City a century ago by M. Brevoort. The stone, which is large for the size of the fruit, is remarkable for always having two kernels. The variety comes true from seed. Fruit large, greenish-yellow; stone free; ripens at the end of September.

=Mammoth Cling.= =1.= Kenrick _Am. Orch._ 184. 1835.

Fruit large, of a pale color, red where exposed; very juicy and fine.

=Mammoth Freestone.= =1.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 28. 1873.

A large, very late variety listed in the fruit-catalog of the American Pomological Society from 1873 until 1897.

=Mammoth Golden.= =1.= _Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 77. 1893.

Listed as once grown in Illinois.

=Mammoth Heath.= =1.= Stark Bros. _Cat._ 52. 1899.

According to the catalog of Stark Brothers, Louisiana, Missouri, Mammoth Heath is supposed to be a strain of Heath Cling from Missouri. On the Station grounds the trees are unproductive and susceptible to leaf-curl; glands reniform; fruit above medium in size, halves unequal; cavity deep and wide; apex with a small, mamelon tip; suture often extends beyond the apex; skin thin, tender, unusually woolly, creamy-white, occasionally with a slight blush; flesh meaty, juicy, pleasing; stone oval, flattened at the base; ripens the second week in October.

=Mammoth Melocoton.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 54. 1876.

A large fruit of first quality, ripening in September.

=Man.= =1.= Parkinson _Par. Ter._ 582. 1629.

"The Man peach is of two sorts, the one longer than the other, both of them are good Peaches but the shorter is the better relished."

=Mandelartige Magdalene.= =1.= Dochnahl _Führ. Obstkunde_
=3=:198. 1858.

The leaves of this variety are glandless; flowers usually large; fruit of medium size, elongated, almond-like; skin yellowish-green; flesh white, stained at the pit, pleasantly subacid; stone free; ripens the middle of September.

=Mandls Magdalene.= =1.= Dochnahl _Führ. Obstkunde_ =3=:199.
1858.

_Lorenz Mandl._ =2.= Mathieu _Non. Pom._ 403. 1889.

A seedling from Liegel, raised about 1851. Leaves glandless; flowers usually large, white; fruit large, roundish-oblate, halves unequal, deeply sutured; skin greenish-white, with a reddish-brown blush; freestone; ripens the middle of August.

=Manning.= =1.= _Mag. Hort._ =13=:441. 1847.

J. F. Allen grew and named this variety after Robert Manning of Salem, Massachusetts.

=Marcella.= =1.= _U. S. D. A. Pom. Rpt._ 25. 1894.

Marcella originated with E. T. Daniels, Kiowa, Kansas. On the Station grounds the trees are unproductive and susceptible to leaf-curl. Tree vigorous, upright-spreading or slightly drooping; glands reniform; flowers appear late; fruit large, roundish to oval, halves decidedly unequal; cavity shallow, sides slightly drawn in; apex roundish, with a mucronate tip; skin covered with long, thick pubescence, thin, tough, golden-yellow, with a few splashes, if any, of dark red; flesh faintly red at the pit, stringy, slightly subacid; fair in quality; stone large, oval or obovate; matures the first of October.

=Marguerite.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 43, 221. 1876.

_Saint Marguerite._ =2.= Mas _Le Verger_ =7=:41, 42, fig. 19.
1866-73.

Originated at Liége, Belgium. Tree vigorous; leaves devoid of glands; flowers large; fruit medium to above, roundish-ovoid, small, with a mamelon tip at the apex; skin thin, greenish-yellow, with a dark red blush; flesh white to the stone, juicy, sweet, aromatic; stone large, ovoid, free; matures toward the end of July.

=Marie de la Rochejaquelein.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50.
1876. =2.= Mas. _Pom. Gen._ =12=:177, 178. 1883.

Resembles Orchard Queen; leaves with reniform glands; flowers small.

=Marie Talabot.= =1.= Mathieu _Nom. Pom._ 404. 1889.

Listed in this reference.

=Marionville Cling.= =1.= Stark Bros. _Cat._ 38. 1913.

A productive, white clingstone from Marionville, Missouri, according to Stark Brothers, Louisiana, Missouri.

=Mark Chili.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Sp. Bul._ =44=:55 fig. 1910.

Mark Chili is a Chili seedling raised by W. D. Markham, Hart, Michigan. The fruit is similar to that of its parent but is larger and later. Tree vigorous, free from diseases; flowers large; fruit large, oblong, decidedly ribbed; suture continuous, deepening toward the apex; skin heavily pubescent, thick, tough, light yellow, with a rich, dark cheek of solid red; flesh deep yellow, red at the pit, melting, juicy, brisk subacid; stone oval, free; very good in quality.

=Markham.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Sp. Bul._ =44=:53, 54 fig. 1910.

W. D. Markham, Hart, Michigan, raised this Chili seedling about 1880. It is very similar to Early Crawford which it follows in ripening. In the Station orchard the trees are vigorous, spreading, not very productive; leaves broad, with very small, globose glands; flowers appear in mid-season; fruit of medium size, roundish, halves decidedly unequal on some specimens; cavity deep, with radiating streaks of red; suture but a line until near the apex; skin heavily pubescent, tenacious, golden yellow, with a blush varying in size and shade; flesh tinged with red at the pit, tender, stringy, sweet, rich in flavor; quality good; stone large, broadly oval, flattened near the base, apex ending in a long point.

=Marks Cling.= =1.= _Tex. Sta. Bul._ =8=:34. 1889.

Listed as growing at the Texas Experiment Station.

=Marlborough.= =1.= Brookshaw _Hort. Reposit._ =1=:27, Pl. 14.
1823.

Marlborough was found in the garden of the late Duke of Marlborough near Brentford, England. Leaves long, narrow, not affected by mildew; blossoms large; fruit roundish; skin thin, white, with a brilliant red blush; flesh stained at the pit, with a pineapple flavor; ripens about August 10th.

=Marquis of Downshire.= =1.= _Gard. Chron._ 1506. 1870. =2.=
Hogg _Fruit Man._ 453. 1884.

_Royal Ascot._ =3.= _Garden_ =52=:307. 1898.

This peach was raised at East Hempsted Park, Berkshire, England, and was distributed by the Royal Ascot Nurseries. Glands globose; flowers large; fruit medium in size, slightly oblate, uneven in outline; suture distinct; skin greenish-yellow, with a light red cheek, mottled with darker red where exposed; flesh stained at the pit, tender, juicy, melting, sweet; freestone; ripens late.

=Marquise de Brissac.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 53. 1876. =2.=
Leroy _Dict. Pom._ =6=:159 fig., 160. 1879.

This variety was found in the vicinity of Angers, France, and named after the Marquise de Brissac. Glands small, reniform; flowers of medium size; fruit large, oval-roundish, with a noticeable, mamelon tip at the apex; distinctly sutured; skin thick, heavily pubescent, pale yellow, with a few splashes of carmine; flesh greenish-white, stained at the stone, juicy, melting, very sweet, vinous; very good; stone free, large; matures early in October.

=Marshall.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Bul._ =118=:30. 1895. =2.= _Ibid._
=169=:219. 1899.

_Marshall Late._ =3.= _Can. Exp. Farms Rpt._ 451. 1896.

Marshall comes from and is known only in Ohio. Tree fairly vigorous, roundish-upright; glands reniform; flowers small or medium; fruit medium to large, roundish, slightly oblong; suture distinct, two-thirds around the fruit; skin pale yellow, mottled with red; flesh deep red at the pit, moderately juicy, firm, with a slight acid taste; quality good; stone free; matures the last of September.

=Martha Fern Cling.= =1.= Stark Bros. _Cat._ 38. 1913.

A white-fleshed clingstone from Pike County, Missouri, according to Stark Brothers, Louisiana, Missouri.

=Martindale.= =1.= _Kan. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 52. 1901.

Raised by a Mr. Martindale of Kansas. Tree very hardy; fruit white, very sweet, rich and juicy; freestone; ripens early in August.

=Mary.= =1.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 33. 1899. =2.= Budd-Hansen
_Am. Hort. Man._ =2=:351 1903.

_Mary Choice._ =3.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 44, 217. 1876.

Mary is a good dessert and market sort grown in New Jersey and Maryland. It was placed on the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society in 1899. Fruit large, oblong; flesh yellow, firm, very good; freestone; season late.

=Mary Choice (Kerr).= =1.= _Del. Sta. Rpt._ =5=:99. 1892.

Listed in this reference.

=Marydel.= =1.= _Del. Sta. Rpt._ =5=:99. 1892.

Listed in this reference.

=Maryland Early.= =1.= _Gard. Mon._ =18=:273. 1876.

A seedling from Frederick City, Maryland. One of the earliest to ripen in that locality.

=Masicot.= =1.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 32. 1889.

_Mascotte._ =2.= _Fla. Sta. Bul._ =62=:516. 1902.

Griffing Brothers raised Masicot from a seed of Waldo. It first fruited in 1894 and was put on the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society in 1889. Fruit two and one-half inches high, nearly round; color creamy-yellow, washed or flecked with carmine, becoming deeper; flesh creamy-white, stained at the stone, juicy, subacid; freestone; ripens a few days later than Waldo.

=Mathews.= =1.= Budd-Hansen _Am. Hort. Man._ =2=:351. 1903.
=2.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 38. 1909.

_Mathews Beauty._ =3.= _Rural N. Y._ =57=:610. 1898.

_Matthews Beauty._ =4.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt._ 51. 1897. =5.= _W.
N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 13. 1907.

_Matthews._ =6.= _Rural N. Y._ =59=:706. 1900.

Mathews is supposed to be a cross between Elberta and Smock which originated with J. C. Mathews, Cuthbert, Georgia. Fruit large, roundish; color golden yellow, with streaks of red and a crimson cheek; flesh yellow, firm, juicy, mild, free; quality good; season early in August.

=Maule Early.= =1.= Black _Cat._ 16. 1907. =2.= _Ill. Hort.
Soc. Rpt._ 203. 1911. =3.= Black _Cat._ 5. 1913.

According to the statement of Joseph H. Black, Son and Company, Hightstown, New Jersey, this variety is a seedling of Mamie Ross. It was introduced in the fall of 1906 by this company. Tree vigorous, productive; fruit medium in size, roundish-oval, with a shallow suture; color creamy-white, mottled and striped with considerable bright red; flesh white, firm, juicy, sweet, semi-adherent; quality good; season early.

=Maurice Desportes.= =1.= Leroy _Dict. Pom._ =6=:160 fig., 161.
1879.

This peach was raised about 1871 by Baptiste Desportes from a seed of Grosse Mignonne and named after his son, Maurice. Tree vigorous, productive; glands small, globular; flowers of medium size; fruit medium in size, globular, compressed at both ends; suture, wide, shallow; skin tender, covered with short hairs, washed with red on a pale yellow ground; flesh white, faintly red at the pit, melting, very juicy, acidulated, aromatic; very good; stone small, plump, free; ripens the middle of August.

=May Choice.= =1.= _Batavia Nur. Cat._ 27. 1905.

A very desirable peach ripening immediately after Early Crawford which it resembles but excels in quality, according to the Batavia Nurseries, Batavia, New York.

=May Peach.= =1.= _Cultivator_ 3rd Ser. =4=:146. 1856.

A very early, white-fleshed peach which may be Kleiner Weisser Frühpfirsich.

=Mayflower.= =1.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 38. 1909. =2.= _Ala.
Sta. Bul._ =156=:134. 1911. =3.= _N. J. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 100.
1911. =4.= _Rev. Hort._ 66, 67. 1911.

Tree productive; fruit of medium size, oval, with a pointed apex; color greenish-white, with a dark red blush; flesh greenish-white, juicy, tender, subacid, adherent; quality fair; season very early.

=Melocotone.= =1.= Parkinson _Par. Ter._ 580. 1629.

_Malacotune._ =2.= Langley _Pomona_ 107, Pl. 33 fig. 4. 1729.

Fruit yellowish-green, with a deep red blush; flesh firm, clinging, with a pleasant flavor; ripens early in September.

=Melting.= =1.= Elliott _Fr. Book_ 293. 1854.

An unproductive variety of American origin; glands globose; fruit large; flesh white, stained with red at the stone; freestone; ripens in September.

=Mena.= =1.= _Mo. State Fr. Sta. Rpt._ 13. 1905-06.

Mena is a semi-free peach, with yellow flesh, ripening the middle of August.

=Mendenhall.= =1.= _Ia. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 426. 1898.

This is a white-fleshed seedling, bearing regularly near Des Moines, Iowa.

=Merlin.= =1.= Rivers _Cat._ 29. 1909-10.

_Emérillon._ =2.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 55, 218. 1876.

Merlin is a large, luscious, pale peach from a pit of Frühe Mignonne; flavor rich; ripens early in August.

=Merriam.= =1.= Cole _Am. Fr. Book_ 197. 1849.

E. Merriam, Roxbury, Massachusetts, first grew this variety; glands globose; fruit large, short-oval, light yellow, with a bright red cheek; flesh tinged at the stone, melting, very sweet, juicy; ripens October 1st.

=Merriman.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Sp. Bul._ =44=:56, 57. 1910.

Found on the Merriman farm near Bangor, Michigan. A yellow freestone ripening just after Smock.

=Merveille de New-York.= =1.= Mas _Pom. Gen._ =12=:186. 1883.

Listed in this reference.

=Merveille d'Octobre.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50. 1876.

A good, late peach of unknown origin; glands globose; flowers small.

=Metelka.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50. 1876.

A variety from Hungary; glands reniform; flowers medium in size.

=Meyer.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Sp. Bul._ =44=:56 fig. 1910.

A variety grown from seed by H. F. W. Meyer, Mears, Michigan. Tree vigorous, hardy, reasonably free from diseases; fruit ripens with Gold Drop but larger; flesh yellow, free.

=Meyers Rareripe.= =1.= _Am. Gard._ =11=:715. 1890.

This variety originated in Alameda, California.

=Michigan I.= =1.= _Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 187. 1880.

C. C. Engle, Paw Paw, Michigan, introduced this variety about 1879 as a seedling of Late Crawford. Fruit yellow, juicy, vinous, ripening just before Late Crawford.

=Michigan II.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Sp. Bul._ =44=:57. 1910.

Raised many years ago by B. Hathaway, Little Prairie Ronde, Michigan; fruit large, yellow-fleshed; freestone.

=Michigan Chili.= =1.= _Cornell Sta. Bul._ =74=:373. 1894.

Listed as grown near Newark, New York.

=Michigan Nos. 1, 2 and 3.= =1.= _Ont. Sta. Rpt._ =1=:19. 1894.

Listed in this reference.

=Michelin.= =1.= Mathieu _Nom. Pom._ 404. 1889.

Listed in this reference.

=Mid September.= =1.= _Mo. State Fr. Sta. Rpt._ 14. 1905-06.

This is a lemon-yellow freestone which ripens early in September.

=Middleton Imperial.= =1.= _Ohio Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 37. 1864.

This variety is said to have come from New Jersey; resembles Susquehanna.

=Mid-Season Favorite.= =1.= _N. Y. Sta. Rpt._ =12=:613. 1893.

Tree upright-spreading, vigorous; glands reniform; fruit of medium size, irregular in shape; suture distinct; skin pale, light yellow, with a moderate amount of bright red; flesh white, with red markings near the pit, juicy, tender, not firm, sweet; quality good; stone small, broad, thick, free; ripens the last of August.

=Mifflin Pennsylvania.= =1.= Kenrick _Am. Orch._ 227. 1832.

This name is given to a variety from Colonel Carr of Bartram's Botanic Garden; highly spoken of by the Philadelphia Horticultural Society.

=Mignonne= (=American=). =1.= _Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat._ 99. 1831.

Leaves with reniform glands; flowers small; fruit large; skin pale yellowish-red; flesh melting; of second quality; ripens at the end of September.

=Mignonne Bosselée.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50, 221. 1876.

A variety with globose glands, listed in this reference.

=Mignonne Dubarle.= =1.= Hogg _Fruit Man._ 225. 1866. =2.=
Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50, 221. 1876.

This is a very early form of Grosse Mignonne which ripens about eight days earlier than Early Grosse Mignonne. Glands round; flowers large; fruit of medium size, roundish, inclining to oval, distinctly sutured; apex mamelon; skin nearly entirely covered with bright red; flesh tender, melting, very juicy.

=Mignonne Frizee.= =1.= Prince _Pom. Man._ =2=:10. 1832.

_Pêcher à fleurs frisée._ =2.= Poiteau _Pom. Franc._ =1=:No.
13, Pl. 1846.

_Krauser Lieblingspfirsich._ =3.= Dochnahl _Führ. Obstkunde_
=3=:204. 1858.

The principal traits distinguishing this variety are found in its flowers, which are curled and frizzled; the leaves have globose glands; fruit ripens at the end of August.

=Mignonne Purple.= =1.= _Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat._ 100. 1831.

Listed in this reference.

=Mignonne de Saint Loup.= =1.= Mathieu _Nom. Pom._ 404. 1889.

Mentioned in this reference.

=Mikado.= =1.= Capps Bros. _Cat._ 2. 1908.

Mikado, a gold-medal peach at the St. Louis Exposition, was introduced by Capps Brothers, Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. On the Station grounds it is a light producer and is susceptible to mildew and leaf-curl. Tree above medium in size, dense-topped; leaves large, with reniform glands; flowers appear in mid-season; fruit above medium in size, roundish, slightly cordate, angular, halves decidedly unequal; cavity deep, wide; apex with a recurved, mamelon tip; skin thick, tough, covered with short pubescence, with splashes of dull red mingled with a lighter blush on a light yellow ground; flesh stained at the stone, juicy, stringy, moderately coarse, sprightly; quality good; stone large, ovate, broad, plump, with a clinging tendency; ripens the middle of October.

=Miller.= =1.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 38. 1909.

_Miller Cling._ =2.= Budd-Hansen _Am. Hort. Man._ =2=:351. 1903.

The American Pomological Society lists this variety in its fruit-catalog for 1909. Fruit large, yellow, firm.

=Miller Cling.= =1.= _Ga. Sta. Bul._ =42=:238. 1898.

An early, white-fleshed cling of much promise, listed in this reference.

=Millhiser.= =1.= _N. Y. Sta. Rpt._ =12=:613. 1893. =2.= Hood
_Cat._ 34. 1905.

This variety originated with M. Millhiser, Richmond, Virginia. As it grows in the Station orchards it is of doubtful value, being only a fair yielder and somewhat susceptible to leaf-curl. Tree large, vigorous, the lower branches slightly drooping; leaves fairly broad, with globose glands; flowers appear in mid-season; fruit of medium size, roundish-oval, halves unequal; cavity deep, abrupt; suture deepens at the apex; skin tough, covered with short, coarse pubescence, creamy-white, with a slight blush; flesh white to the stone, juicy, moderately coarse, tender, stringy, sweet and aromatic; of fair quality; stone large, broadly oval, plump, nearly free; ripens the last of September.

=Millionaire.= =1.= E. D. Smith _Cat._ 30. 1898.

E. D. Smith, Winona, Ontario, Canada, reports that this variety is a Canadian seedling found near St. Catharines. Fruit large, yellow; freestone; ripens a week later than Early Crawford.

=Miner.= =1.= _Tex. Sta. Bul._ =39=:816. 1896.

Tree fairly vigorous; glands reniform; fruit of medium size, oval, with a large apex, yellow; flesh subacid, pleasant; ripens early in July.

=Minerva.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Bul._ =143=:185. 1897.

Listed among the fruits grown in Michigan.

=Minion.= =1.= Langley _Pomona_ 101, Pl. 28 fig. 2. 1729.

"Minion abounds with fine juice and firm pulp which adheres to the stone; ripens on a South wall July 20."

=Minnie.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Bul._ =143=:185. 1897.

Minnie is a stray variety planted on the grounds of the Michigan Agricultural College in 1892. It is a freestone, ripening in Michigan the last of September.

=Minot.= =1.= _U. S. D. A. Pom. Rpt._ 43. 1895.

Fruit of medium size, oblique, oval; cavity broad, oval, deep; suture deep; skin thick, velvety, rich yellow, with a crimson cheek; flesh yellow to the stone, sprightly subacid; stone large, oval, free; ripens the last of September.

=Mint Free.= =1.= _Mo. State Fr. Sta. Rpt._ 14. 1905-06.

Mint Free is described as a greenish-white clingstone, ripening throughout July.

=Miss May.= =1.= _W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 114. 1880.

Miss May originated with a Mr. Carroll, Dresden, Texas; fruit large, of first quality and very late.

=Miss Percival.= =1.= _Gard. Mon._ =21=:336. 1879.

A large, white freestone; very productive.

=Missouri Apricot.= =1.= _Del. Sta. Rpt._ =5=:99. 1892.

Listed in this reference.

=Missouri Beauty.= =1.= _Mo. State Fr. Sta. Bul._ =3=:32. 1902.

Listed as grown in Missouri.

=Missouri Mammoth.= =1.= _Mo. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 410. 1865.

This variety, as grown in Missouri, resembles Columbia of which it is believed to be a seedling.

=Mitchell.= =1.= _Ia. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 47. 1899. =2.= _Ibid._
217. 1901. =3.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt._ 251. 1903.

Mitchell originated in Iowa with M. J. Graham of Adel; it is one of the few hardy sorts grown in Iowa. Fruit of medium size, slightly oval; suture distinct but not deep; apex conical; skin white, with a red cheek; flesh streaked with red and red at the pit, melting, juicy; stone free, of medium size; quality fair; ripens the last of September.

=Mitchell Mammoth.= =1.= _U. S. Pat. Off. Rpt._ 380. 1858. =2.=
_Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 30. 1875.

This peach, of Southern origin, won a place in the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society in 1875 which it held until 1897; fruit large, late in ripening; flesh white; clingstone.

=Mobray Heath Cling.= =1.= _Peachland Nur. Cat._ 12. 1892.

According to the Peachland Nurseries, Seaford, Delaware, this variety is a beautiful, white cling from Dorchester County, Maryland.

=Modena.= =1.= Rea _Flora_ 210. 1676.

"Modena is an excellent peach of a yellowish color and comes clean from the stone."

=Modeste.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50. 1876.

A large and good peach with small flowers and globose glands.

=Mogneneins.= =1.= Baltet _Cult. Fr._ 237. 1908.

Listed in this reference.

=Molden White.= =1.= Downing _Fr. Trees Am._ 621. 1857. =2.=
_Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 78. 1862.

This sort originated on Molden Mountain on the Chesapeake, where it is valued for its lateness. From 1862 until 1897 it held a place in the fruit-catalog of the American Pomological Society. Fruit large, oblong; suture distinct; skin creamy-white, rarely with a tinge of red; flesh white to the stone, juicy, sweet, melting; freestone; ripens at the end of September.

=Monfrein.= =1.= Christ _Wörterb._ 352. 1802.

This is a peach with firm, yellow flesh, not very juicy but sweet.

=Monsieur Jean.= =1.= Coxe _Cult. Fr. Trees_ 218. 1817.

This variety ripens in July and August; fruit oval, greenish-white, with a red cheek.

=Monstrous Free.= =1.= Prince _Pom. Man._ =2=:36. 1832. 2.
Kenrick _Am. Orch._ 187. 1841.

Tree moderately productive; fruit very large, round, highly colored where exposed; flesh rich, juicy, sweet; ripens early in September.

=Monstrous Lemon.= =1.= Prince _Pom. Man._ =2=:29. 1832.

_Largest Lemon._ =2.= _Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat._ 98. 1831.

Tree vigorous; flowers small; fruit very large; ripens in October.

=Monstrueuse de Saverdun.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50. 1876.

Probably of French origin; glands reniform.

=Montagne Tardive.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50. 1876.

An English variety.

=Montauban.= =1.= Miller _Gard. Dict._ 1752. =2.= Lindley
_Guide Orch. Gard._ 263. 1831.

_Montabon._ =3.= Langley _Pomona_ 102, Pl. 28 fig. 4. 1729.

Tree productive; leaves doubly serrate, glandless; flowers large, pale; fruit medium in size, with a small suture; skin greenish-yellow, covered with deep red in the sun; flesh white to the stone, melting, juicy, rich, freestone; ripens the middle of August.

=Montgomery Late.= =1.= Downing _Fr. Trees Am._ 621. 1857. =2.=
_Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 30. 1875.

This variety, of American origin, was listed by the American Pomological Society from 1875 until 1897. Glands reniform; flowers large; fruit large, round, depressed at the apex; suture shallow but distinct; skin downy, yellowish-white, with a dull red cheek; flesh red at the stone, very juicy, melting; freestone; ripens the first of September, lasting nearly a month.

=Monticola.= =1.= _Tex. Sta. Bul._ =39=:813. 1896.

A good market peach but unproductive; glands reniform; fruit large, round; color beautiful yellow, with a deep red cheek; pleasant acid flavor.

=Montreal.= =1.= Brookshaw _Hort. Reposit._ =2=:191, 192, Pl.
100 fig. 2. 1823.

This peach originated in Montreal, France. The fruit is nearly black and the variety is often called "The Black Peach of Montreal." The peach has a rich flavor, thin skin, and a remarkably small stone, close to which the flesh is red. It ripens the latter part of September when most other peaches are gone.

=Moore Favorite.= =1.= Cole _Am. Fr. Book_ 193. 1849. =2.=
Fulton _Peach Cult._ 186. 1908.

_Moore._ =3.= _Mich. Sta. Bul._ =169=:220. 1899.

According to Cole, this peach originated with H. K. Moore, Chelsea, Massachusetts. Fulton claims that it is a native of Delaware, and that it originated with J. V. Moore, Odessa. Tree hardy, vigorous, productive; fruit large, roundish, slightly oval, with a shallow suture; skin creamy-white, with a clear red blush; flesh white, red at the pit, juicy, tender, with a rich, vinous flavor; pit free; season early September.

=Moore June.= =1.= Downing _Fr. Trees Am._ 621. 1857.

Moore June originated at Athens, Georgia. Glands reniform; flowers small; fruit below medium in size, globular; suture shallow; cavity deep; skin yellowish, nearly covered with dots and marblings of deep red; flesh white, red at the pit and often near the skin, juicy, vinous, pleasantly flavored; freestone; ripens the last of June.

=Moore Rareripe.= =1.= Kenrick _Am. Orch._ 200. 1841.

A large, round, productive peach of excellent quality, ripening in September.

=Moore Seedling.= =1.= _N. Y. Sta. Rpt._ =15=:290. 1897.

This is a small, yellow-fleshed freestone of little value.

=Morello.= =1.= Rea _Flora_ 210. 1676.

"Morello peach is a fair, red-sided fruit, and parts from the stone."

=Morris County.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Bul._ =118=:30, 36. 1895.
=2.= _Ibid._ =169=:220. 1899.

This peach is similar to Morris White but ripens later. Tree strong, spreading; glands reniform; fruit of medium size, roundish; suture a line; apex prominent; skin creamy-white, with a red cheek; flesh creamy-white, red at the pit, moderately juicy, tender, with a mild but somewhat astringent flavor; quality fair; stone oval, free; ripens the middle of September.

=Morris Red.= =1.= Elliott _Fr. Book_ 275. 1854.

_Red Rareripe._ =2.= Coxe _Cult. Fr. Trees_ 219, 220. 1817.
=3.= Prince _Pom. Man._ =2=:14. 1832.

_Morris Red Rareripe._ =4.= Downing _Fr. Trees Am._ 480. 1845.
=5.= Cole _Am. Fr. Book_ 192, 193. 1849. =6.= Hooper _W. Fr.
Book_ 225, 226. 1857.

_Morris Red Freestone._ =7.= Floy-Lindley _Guide Orch. Gard._
189. 1846.

Morris Red has been confused with George IV and Red Rareripe but is distinct. Prince believed that the variety came from Europe while Downing considered it of American origin. It seems to have been disseminated by Robert Morris, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tree vigorous, productive; glands globose; flowers small; fruit large, roundish, depressed at the apex, with a distinct suture; skin pale greenish-white, with a bright red cheek; flesh pale greenish-white, quite red at the pit, juicy, melting, with a rich, sweet flavor; freestone; ripens the last of August.

=Morrisania.= =1.= Hogg _Fruit Man._ 226. 1866.

_Morrisania Pound._ =2.= _Lond. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ =6=:410. 1826.

_Hoffman Pound._ =3.= Floy-Lindley _Guide Orch. Gard._ 189.
1846.

Martin Hoffman claims this variety originated with him at York Island, and that buds were taken by Gouverneur Morris of Morrisania, near New York City. Glands globose; flowers small; fruit very large, heavy, nearly round; flesh light yellow, firm, compact, juicy, rich, aromatic; stone free, large; ripens the middle of September.

=Mother Porter.= =1.= Wickson _Cal. Fruits_ 315. 1889.

W. W. Smith found this seedling in the yard of a Mrs. Porter, Napa, California. The fruit is yellow-fleshed to the pit to which it clings.

=Mountain Cling.= =1.= _Ia. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 120. 1898.

Mentioned as grown in Iowa for home use.

=Mountain Rareripe.= =1.= _N. J. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 39, 40. 1884.

Mountain Rareripe resembles Oldmixon Cling in general appearance and ripens about with it. It is recommended as a profitable variety for market.

=Mountain White.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Bul._ =31=:58. 1887.

Listed by the Michigan Experiment Station.

=Mountaineer.= =1.= _Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat._ 100. 1831. =2.=
Hogg _Fruit Man._ 226. 1866.

Mountaineer is a coarse peach raised from a pit of Red Nutmeg crossed with Early Violet nectarine. Glands globose; flowers large; fruit large, roundish, somewhat pointed at the apex; skin smooth, pale yellow and dark red; flesh red at the stone, melting, juicy, rich; freestone; matures early in September.

=Mr. Gladstone.= =1.= _Can. Exp. Farm Bul._ 2nd Ser. =3=:67.
1900.

Listed as a weak grower.

=Mrs. Hunley.= =1.= Downing _Fr. Trees Am._ 623. 1869.

This variety, of southern origin, comes from the Fruitland Nursery, Augusta, Georgia. Leaves with reniform glands; flowers small; fruit of medium size, one-sided, pale yellow; flesh yellow, rich, melting; ripens late in September.

=Mrs. Poinsett.= =1.= _Horticulturist_ =4=:276. 1849-50. =2.=
Elliott _Fr. Book_ 285. 1854.

This variety is the result of crossing Blood Cling with some yellow freestone. It was named after Mrs. J. R. Poinsett of South Carolina. The limbs are inclined to be pendant; leaves with globose glands; fruit globular; suture distinct; skin yellow, veined with red; flesh yellow, juicy, melting; stone partially clinging; ripens early in September.

=Munson Cling.= =1.= Munson _Cat._ 6. 1904-05.

This is a seedling of Elberta with which it ripens; the fruit is more spherical. It was grown by T. V. Munson, Denison, Texas.

=Munson Free.= =1.= Munson _Cat._ 7. 1904-05.

This is another Elberta seedling grown by T. V. Munson, Denison, Texas. On the Station grounds the fruit ripens with Elberta and just after it. Tree upright, unproductive, quite spreading; leaves large, leathery, with reniform glands; flowers appear in mid-season, of medium size, reddish-pink; fruit large, oval-conic, halves unequal, sides drawn in about the cavity; cavity shallow; suture shallow; apex with a recurved, mamelon tip; skin thin, tough, with long, coarse pubescence, lemon-yellow, with narrow splashes and stripes of darker red; flesh red at the pit, juicy, stringy, firm, sprightly in some cases; quality good; stone free, large, oval-pointed, winged.

=Murat.= =1.= _U. S. D. A. Rpt._ 290. 1893.

This is another seedling of Late Crawford grown by C. C. Engle, Paw Paw, Michigan. As tested in the Station orchard, it is of doubtful value. Tree spreading; glands reniform; flowers small; fruit of medium size, roundish, bulged; suture shallow except at the apex; surface velvety, yellow, washed and mottled with red; flesh stained at the pit, melting, juicy, vinous, sprightly; quality very good; stone above medium in size, oval, free; season late.

=Murray Malacatune.= =1.= Kenrick _Am. Orch._ 200. 1841.

Listed as a large, fine fruit.

=Murrays Early Anne.= =1.= Prince _Pom. Man._ =2=:24. 1832.

According to Prince, this is a seedling of Anne.

=Muscade de Montauban.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50. 1876.

A productive variety devoid of glands, with medium-sized flowers and large fruit; ripens late.

=Muscogee.= =1.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt._ 75. 1873.

Muscogee was raised by J. C. Cook, Columbus, Georgia. Fruit large, roundish or a little one-sided; skin dingy, pale yellow, striped like Columbia; flesh white, faintly red at the stone, melting, juicy, buttery, rich; quality very good; pit small, round, free; matures the middle of August.

=Musi.= =1.= _Fla. Sta. Rpt._ =8=:89. 1896.

Growing at De Funiak Springs, Florida.

=Musk.= =1.= Rea _Flora_ 211. 1676.

"Musk peach is a large, good tasted beautiful fruit."

=Müskirter Aprikosenpfirsich.= =1.= Dochnahl _Führ. Obstkunde_
=3=:218. 1858.

Tree very productive; flowers small; fruit of medium size, round, yellow, with a light red blush; flesh firm, vinous; ripens at the end of July.

=Musser.= =1.= _Gard. Mon._ =19=:274. 1877. =2.= Stoll
_Pomologie_ Pl. 52 fig. 2. 1888.

A variety from Pennsylvania; fruit globular, more flattened near the stem; suture broad; cavity deep; skin somewhat woolly, white except where washed with red; flesh very juicy, vinous, sugary, somewhat fibrous; stone clinging, small; ripens very early.

=Muyzerwinkel.= =1.= Thomas _Guide Prat._ 50, 221. 1876.

Listed in this reference.

=My Choice.= =1.= _Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 77. 1893.

Listed as exhibited by the Illinois Station.

=Myer Seedling.= =1.= _N. Y. Sta. Rpt._ =8=:352. 1889.

A freestone, making fair sauce but not rich.

=Myers.= =1.= _Ia. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 238. 1906.

Myers is one of the hardy seedlings from Iowa.

=Myers Rareripe.= =1.= _Am. Gard._ =11=:715. 1890.

A variety from Alameda, California.

=Mystery.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Bul._ =169=:221. 1899.

_Yellow Mystery._ =2.= Lovett _Cat._ 39. 1889.

A variety from Maryland ripening a week before Troth. Tree moderately vigorous, fairly productive; fruit large, roundish, compressed; cavity narrow, deep; suture indistinct; skin dark yellow, with a dark red cheek; flesh red at the pit, juicy, coarse but tender, vinous; freestone.

=Nain Aubinel.= =1.= Leroy _Dict. Pom._ =6=:176, 177 fig. 1879.

This dwarf originated with a M. Aubinel, a nurseryman at Grenade, Haute-Garonne, France, about 1846, but was not introduced until some years later. Tree dwarf in habit; branches short; leaves with large, reniform glands; flowers small; fruit of medium size, roundish-oval, irregular, halves unequal; apex with a mamelon tip; skin thick, yellow, purple in the sun, heavily pubescent; flesh red at the stone, melting, juicy, sweet, vinous; of second quality; stone free, of medium size, oval, plump; ripens the first of September.

=Nall.= =1.= _Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 314. 1889.

Nall originated with a Mr. Nall, Louisville, Kentucky. It is described as a strong grower and sure bearer. The fruit is a yellow cling.

=Namaper.= =1.= _Ont. Sta. Rpt._ =4=:71. 1897. =2.= _Ibid._
=7=:54. 1900.

A promising market sort, very productive and vigorous, little subject to leaf-curl; fruit large, oval, resembling Elberta but ripens a week later.

=Nancy.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Sp. Bul._ =44=:57. 1910.

Nancy was named by Peter Collier, Adrian, Michigan, about 1900. The fruit is large and ripens late; has no special merit.

=Nanticoke.= =1.= _Pa. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 48. 1882. =2.= _Mo.
Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 406. 1890.

A profitable, yellow freestone; upright grower.

=Napoleon.= =1.= Downing _Fr. Trees Am._ 624. 1869.

Supposed to have originated near Macon, Georgia; glands reniform; flowers small; fruit of medium size, round; skin very downy, dark red; flesh pink, juicy, rich; freestone; ripens the last of July.

=Nash.= =1.= _Del. Sta. Rpt._ =5=:99. 1892.

Listed in this reference.

=National.= =1.= Burbank _Cat._ 1912-13.

A giant Muir-Crawford peach. Tree strong, productive; fruits ripen before the Crawfords, according to Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, California.

=Native Seedling.= =1.= _Fla. Sta. Rpt._ =8=:89. 1896.

Listed in this reference.

=Natural Seedling No. 81.= =1.= _Fla. Sta. Rpt._ =8=:89. 1896.

Listed in this reference.

=Navar.= =1.= Rea _Flora_ 210. 1676.

"Navar peach is of a whitish color and comes clean from the stone."

=Near.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Sp. Bul._ =44=:58 fig. 1910.

Near originated with John Near, Shelby, Michigan. It is a seedling of Chili, probably fertilized by Early Crawford. It ripens a week ahead of Chili and is considered promising but has not yet been disseminated.

=Nectar.= =1.= Barnes Bros. _Cat._ 4. 1913.

According to Barnes Brothers, Yalesville, Connecticut, Nectar was received in a shipment from Texas. Tree thrifty, hardy; flowers large; fruit of medium size; skin and flesh yellow, nearly free; ripens before Greensboro.

=Nectarine.= =1.= _Jour. Hort._ N. S. =15=:208. 1868. =2.= Hogg
_Fruit Man._ 454. 1884.

Thomas Rivers, Sawbridgeworth, England, grew this peach from a pit of the Grand Noir nectarine. Leaves with reniform glands, small; flowers large; fruit very large, ovate, terminating in a pointed nipple; skin nearly smooth like a nectarine, yellow, with a mottled, red cheek; flesh semi-transparent, red at the stone, melting, brisk, rich; freestone; ripens the middle of September.

=Need.= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Bul._ =118=:31. 1895. =2.= _Ibid._
=169=:221. 1899.

Tree moderately strong, round, upright; glands reniform; flowers small; fruit of medium size, roundish, slightly ovate; suture extends two-thirds around the fruit; flesh yellow, stained at the stone, juicy, tender, mild, vinous; quality fair; season the last of August.

=Neil (Marshall).= =1.= _Mich. Sta. Bul._ =118=:31. 1895. =2.=
_Ibid._ =169=:221. 1899.

Tree moderately vigorous, unproductive; fruit of medium size, roundish, irregular, with a suture distinct only at the apex; color yellow, with a light marbling of red; flesh yellow, tender, moderately juicy, mild and pleasant, free; of fair quality; season early October.

=Nelson.= =1.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt._ 161. 1881. =2.= _Tex. Sta.
Bul._ =39=:813. 1896.

A small, late cling of little value in Texas.

=Nelson Seedlings.= =1.= _Mo. State Fr. Sta. Rpt._ =1=:11, 12.
1901. =2.= _Ibid._ 14. 1905-06.

These seedlings are mentioned by numbers 1, 2, 4 and 5, numbers 4 and 5 being yellow-fleshed freestones.

=Nettie Corbet.= =1.= Van Lindley _Cat._ 17. 1892.

According to J. Van Lindley, Pomona, North Carolina, Robert Corbet, Gates County, North Carolina, originated and named this peach after his daughter, Nettie. Fruit large, of a dingy yellow color; freestone; ripens in August.

=New Bellegarde.= =1.= Lindley _Guide Orch. Gard._ 264, 265.
1831.

New Bellegarde is very similar to Galande but is probably distinct. Fruit medium in size, slightly oblong, with a very shallow suture; color pale yellow, marbled and shaded with deep red; flesh pale yellow, red at the pit, melting, juicy, highly flavored, free; ripens the first of September.

=New England Cling.= =1.= _Rural N. Y._ =14=:119. 1863.

A very profitable clingstone and uniformly productive.

=New Golden Purple.= =1.= Kenrick _Am. Orch._ 190. 1841.

A variety from Virginia where it is highly esteemed; fruit large, yellow-fleshed, stained with red at the stone; freestone; ripens two weeks before Heath Cling.

=New Globe.= =1.= _Green River Nur. Cat._ 15. 1899.

Tree vigorous; fruit golden-yellow, large, freestone, according to the Green River Nurseries, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

=New Noblesse.= =1.= Lindley _Guide Orch. Gard._ 249. 1831.

New Noblesse was grown at one time about Brentford, England. Leaves doubly serrate, glandless; flowers large; fruit of medium size, oval, with an obscure suture; skin pale greenish-yellow, marbled where exposed; flesh greenish-yellow to the stone from which it separates, juicy, rich; ripens early in September.

=New White Rareripe.= =1.= _Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat._ 103. 1831.

Listed but not described.

=New York Early Lemon Clingstone.= =1.= _Lond. Hort Soc. Rpt._
=6=:413, 414. 1826.

A seedling of the Lemon Clingstone; fruit larger and ripens a fortnight earlier than that of its parent.

=Newhall.= =1.= Wickson _Cal. Fruits_ 313. 1889.

Sylvester Newhall, San Jose, California, was the originator of this variety; tree hardy, vigorous, not affected by leaf-curl; fruit large; flesh deep yellow, juicy, vinous, rich; ripens a week before Late Crawford.

=Newman.= =1.= Cole _Am. Fr. Book_ 194. 1849.

A seedling from Charles Newman, Reading, Massachusetts; fruit large, round; flesh white, juicy, melting, sweet; ripens the last of September.

=Newington (of America).= =1.= _Lond. Hort. Soc. Cat._ 100.
1831. =2.= _Ga. Hort. Soc. Rpt._ 25. 1876.

This is an unproductive clingstone ripening at the end of September. The glands are globose and the fruit is of first size but the sort is unworthy cultivation.

=Nicarde.= =1.= Baltet _Cult. Fr._ 238. 1908.

A variety grown in France.

=Nichols.= =1.= _Am. Pom. Soc. Cat._ 38. 1909.

_Nichols Orange Cling._ =2.= Wickson _Cal. Fruits_ 314. 1889.

This is a productive clingstone which originated with Joseph Nichols, Niles, California. In 1909 it gained a place on the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society.

=Nicholson Smock.= =1.= _Del. Sta. Rpt._ =5=:99. 1892.

Grown on the Delaware Station grounds.

=Nicols Beauty.= =1.= _Peachland Nur. Cat._ 14. 1892.

A large, yellow variety from Delmar, Delaware, according to the Peachland Nurseries, Seaford, Delaware.

=Nina Cling.= =1.= Harrison _Cat._ 18. 1910.

According to J. G. Harrison and Sons, Berlin, Maryland, Nina Cling is a yellow peach of high quality ripening about the middle of August.

=Nivette.= =1.= Langley _Pomona_ 103, 104, Pl. XXX fig. IV.
1729. =2.= Prince _Pom. Man._ =1=:196, 197. 1831. =3.= Poiteau
_Pom. Franc._ =1=:No. 24, Pl. 1846.

_Nivette Veloutée._ =4.= Duhamel _Trait. Arb. Fr._ =2=:39,
40, Pl. 28. 1768. =5.= Mas _Le Verger_ =7=:135, 136, fig. 66.
1866-73. =6.= Leroy _Dict. Pom._ =6=:197, 198 fig., 199. 1879.

_White Rareripe._ =7.= _Horticulturist_ =1=:210, 258. 1846-47.

The origin of Nivette is unknown. It is a very old variety and seems to have been popular in the Old World for many years. In America, where it was first known early in the Nineteenth Century, it became confused with Morris White. The distinguishing characters between the two are: Morris White has reniform glands and white flesh while Nivette has globose glands and flesh which is red at the pit. Tree vigorous, upright, productive; fruit large, roundish, more or less elongated, flattened a little at the base, having a distinct suture, which so divides the fruit that one side is more projecting than the other; apex a mamelon point; color yellowish-white, occasionally tinged with some red veins and with a blush on the sunny side; flesh white, with red veins around the stone, very juicy, melting, with a rich, sweet, vinous flavor; quality good to very good; stone free, oval; season the last of September.