Said to have originated in Missouri. Fruit of medium size, roundish, slightly inclined to ovate; skin yellow, with a red blush; flesh clinging, yellow, red at the pit, firm, juicy, with a mild, sprightly flavor; quality fair; ripens the last of September.
Picquet Late. 1. Downing Fr. Trees Am. 627. 1869. 2. Horticulturist 28:151, 375. 1873.
Originated with Antoine Picquet, Belair, Georgia. Glands reniform; fruit large, round, often somewhat flattened and one-sided; skin yellow, with a red cheek; flesh yellow, melting, sweet, rich and aromatic; stone free; ripens early in September.
Piel Pfirsich. 1. Thomas Guide Prat. 53. 1876. 2. Mathieu Nom. Pom. 410. 1889.
Listed as a worthy, German variety.
Pierce Seedling. 1. Del. Sta. Rpt. 5:99. 1900.
Listed without a description.
Pignutt Late. 1. Ga. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 9. 1877.
This variety is said to have been disseminated in southern Illinois, where it proved to be a superior sort.
Pinckney. 1. Kenrick Am. Orch. 200. 1841.