Mentioned in this reference.
Shepherd Early. 1. Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt. 154. 1883.
Mentioned in this reference as an excellent freestone.
Sherfey Early. 1. W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 115. 1880.
This variety was raised by Raphael Sherfey, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, who recommends it.
Sherman October. 1. Mich. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 313. 1889.
Said to have originated in Maryland. Tree vigorous, productive; fruit large; skin white, without a blush; quality good; valuable for shipping; season the middle of October.
Shinn Rareripe. 1. Wickson Cal. Fruits 312. 1889.
Originated with James Shinn, Niles, California. Fruit large, with a very dark red surface; flesh sweet, rich, white, red at the stone which is free; quality good for market; ripens soon after Early Crawford.
Shipler. 1. J. S. Kerr Cat. 4. 1898. 2. Del. Sta. Rpt. 13:107. 1901.