This variety, which was sent out about 1840 by Richard Reynolds, Smithfield, Virginia, is said to be superior to Heath Cling with which it ripens. Fruit very large, with a deep red color.
Whitlow Choice. 1. Green River Nur. Cat. 16. 1899.
This variety was found by the Green River Nurseries, Bowling Green, Kentucky, on the farm of W. H. Whitlow near Casky, Kentucky. It is a freestone of good quality, resembling Yellow Rareripe and ripening the last of July.
Wiard. 1. W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 117. 1900.
Wiard originated about twenty years ago on the grounds of Harry Wiard, Syracuse, New York. Fruit large, with golden-yellow skin, nearly covered with bright crimson; flesh yellow, very juicy; of good quality; freestone; season the middle of September.
Wiggins. 1. Ga. Sta. Bul. 42:242. 1898. 2. Del. Sta. Rpt. 13:111, 112. 1901.
Said to have originated in Texas. Fruit medium in size, roundish-oblong, slightly compressed; skin creamy-yellow, with a red blush; flesh greenish-white, juicy, tender, sweet; quality excellent; stone free; ripens early in July in Texas.
Wilbur. 1. Leonard Coates Cat. 5. 1911-12.
According to the Leonard Coates Nursery Company, Morganhill, California, this is a very large, attractive, yellow, freestone peach ripening in September.
Wilder. 1. Gard. Mon. 17:270. 1875. 2. Ibid. 18:82. 1876.