A productive, market sort ripening in August. Glands globose; fruit small, roundish; color white, with a red blush; quality good.
Wallace. 1. Ga. Sta. Bul. 42:242. 1898.
Tree moderately vigorous; glands reniform; fruit large, roundish; color greenish-yellow, with a red blush; flesh white, tough, rich, vinous, adherent; quality good; ripens the middle of August in Georgia.
Waller. 1. Berckmans Cat. 13. 1916-17.
According to the P. J. Berckmans Company, Augusta, Georgia, this peach was originated by Waller Brothers near Sparta, Georgia. Tree productive, bears annually; fruit of the Crawford type, large; skin yellow but nearly covered with red; flesh stringy; of good quality.
Wallis Best. 1. Stark Bros. Cat. 40. 1913.
According to Stark Brothers, Louisiana, Missouri, this peach originated as a seedling of Elberta on the grounds of Henry Wallis, St. Louis County, Missouri. It is said to resemble its parent in habit of growth, vigor and productiveness but is hardier and of higher quality.
Wallis Heath Free. 1. Stark Bros. Cat. 40. 1913.
This variety originated with Henry Wallis, St. Louis County, Missouri, according to Stark Brothers of Louisiana, Missouri. Tree hardy, vigorous, very productive; fruit very large; flesh creamy yellow and of fine quality.
Walter Early. 1. Kenrick Am. Orch. 183, 184. 1841. 2. Downing Fr. Trees Am. 488. 1845. 3. Cole Am. Fr. Book 191. 1849.