Leaves usually glandless; fruit large, round; skin pale yellow, dark red in the sun; flesh white, faint red at the stone which is closely adherent, firm, with a rich, vinous flavor; ripens the middle of September.
Potomac Heath. 1. Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt. 127, 128. 1854.
This large, late peach of good quality is said to have been brought to notice by John Dowling, Fairfax, Virginia.
Pound Hardy. 1. Can. Exp. Farm Bul. 2nd Ser. 3:67. 1900.
Mentioned in the reference as being a tree of medium growth.
Pourpre de Frogmore. 1. Guide Prat. 38. 1895.
Of English origin. Glands globose; fruit medium in size, roundish, very largely covered with deep purple; flesh white, melting, sweet, refreshing; matures the second half of September.
Pourprée du Grand-Jardin. 1. Thomas Guide Prat. 50. 1876.
Glands globose; flowers of medium size; fruit large, red; of first quality; ripens late in August.
Pourprée Hâtive. 1. Duhamel Trait. Arb. Fr. 2:19, 20; Pl. XI. 1768.