Governor Briggs. 1. Tex. Sta. Bul. 39:812. 1896.
Briggs. 2. Mich. Sta. Bul. 169:209. 1899.
The origin of this sort is unknown but it has been propagated in Michigan for some years under the name Briggs. Tree unproductive; glands globose, small; fruit medium to large, roundish-ovate, with a distinct suture; color yellow, with a red cheek; flesh yellow, red at the pit, juicy, tender, with a rich, vinous, sprightly flavor; quality good; pit free; season in Michigan the last of August.
Governor Campbell. 1. Ramsey Cat. 9. 1909.
This is an old, white clingstone which ripens in Texas about July 20th, as described by F. T. Ramsey and Son, Austin, Texas.
Governor Garland. 1. W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 51. 1879. 2. Ibid. 112. 1880.
The original Governor Garland tree grew six miles from Bentonville, Arkansas. The fruits are described as larger, earlier and inferior in flavor to Amsden.
Governor Hubbard. 1. Tex. Sta. Bul. 8:34. 1889.
Listed by the Texas Experiment Station.
Governor Lanham. 1. Ramsey Cat. 9. 1909.
Governor Lanham originated at Austin, Texas, and was introduced by F. T. Ramsey and Son, of that place. It resembles Elberta in size, shape and season but is a clingstone.