The peaches of New York

by U. P. Hedrick

Hastings Rareripe. 1. Horticulturist 2:400. 1847-48.

Probably of New England origin. Leaves with globose glands; flowers small; fruit of medium size, roundish, often a little flattened; skin yellowish-white, with a purplish-red cheek; ripens the middle of September.

Hatch. 1. Cole Am. Fr. Book 192. 1849.

This variety originated in Franklin, Connecticut, with S. O. Hatch, and reproduces itself from seed. Fruit very large, roundish, pointed; suture shallow; skin deep yellow, blushed where exposed; flesh melting, sweet; excellent; freestone; ripens September 1st.

Hâtive d'Aikelin. 1. Thomas Guide Prat. 49. 1876.

Aikelin Frühpfirsich. 2. Mathieu Nom. Pom. 386. 1889.

This peach originated in Württemberg, Germany; fruit of medium size, globular; skin deep purple on a whitish ground; of first quality; ripens late in August.

Hâtive de Chine. 1. Mathieu Nom. Pom. 400. 1889.

Listed in the reference given.

Hâtive de Ferrières. 1. Downing Fr. Trees Am. 617. 1857. 2. Elliott Fr. Book 297. 1859.

A variety of French origin probably distinct from Grosse Mignonne. Fruit of medium size, roundish, with a shallow suture; skin white, nearly covered with rich red; flesh white, tinged with red at the stone, juicy, melting, with a sweet, rich, vinous flavor, free; season the last of August.