Supposed to have originated at South Haven, Michigan. Fruit of medium size, roundish, with a distinct suture; color creamy-white, with a bright red blush; flesh creamy-white, slightly red at the pit from which it separates, juicy, tender, with a mild, vinous flavor; season from the middle to the last of August.
Redding. 1. Ga. Sta. Bul. 42:240, 241. 1898.
Originated at the Georgia Experiment Station, Experiment, Georgia. Glands globose; fruit of medium size, roundish; color deep yellow, with a red blush; flesh free, yellow, firm, juicy, melting; quality good; ripens the first of July in Georgia.
Reed. 1. U. S. D. A. Pom. Rpt. 43. 1895.
Reed Early Golden. 2. Gard. Mon. 26:308. 1884.
Fruit large, roundish, with a shallow suture; skin yellow, blushed and striped with red; flesh yellow, tinged with red at the stone which is free, tender, mild subacid, rich; quality very good; ripens the last of August.
Reeks. 1. Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 279. 1882.
Reeks ripens with Amsden and Alexander; is larger and fully as attractive as these sorts.
Reeves Mammoth. 1. Fla. Sta. Rpt. 8:89. 1896. 2. Glen St. Mary Nur. Cat. 13. 1900.
This sort is said to have originated in Orange County, Florida. It is advertised as a fine, large, productive, freestone peach, ripening early in August.
Regan Pride. 1. Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 95. 1882.