Said to be of American origin. Glands reniform; fruit of medium size, roundish; skin yellowish-green, with a slight red blush; flesh very juicy, tender, melting, with a sweet, luscious flavor; ripens the last of September.
Watkin Cling. 1. Cultivator 3rd Ser. 4:146. 1856.
This variety originated in the South as a seedling of Heath Cling which it resembles except in later ripening.
Watkin Early. 1. Del. Sta. Rpt. 5:100. 1892.
Listed in this reference.
Weaver. 1. Ramsey Cat. 4. 1912.
According to P. T. Ramsey and Son, Austin, Texas, this peach originated from seed grown by D. W. Weaver of Austin. Fruit large; color yellow, overspread with red; flesh very yellow and very firm, adherent; quality good; ripens the first of September in Texas.
Weber Golden Free. 1. Weber Cat. 17. 1906.
According to H. J. Weber and Sons Nursery Company, St. Louis, Missouri, the fruit of this variety is medium in size, golden yellow, with a bright red cheek, sweet and good in quality.
Weber Prize. 1. The Dalles Nur. Cat. 17, fig. 1910.