State of New York—Department of Agriculture
Twenty-Fourth Annual Report—Vol. 2—Part II
THE
PEACHES OF NEW YORK
BY
U. P. HEDRICK
ASSISTED BY
G. H. HOWE O. M. TAYLOR C. B. TUBERGEN
Report of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station for the Year 1916 II
ALBANY
J. B. LYON COMPANY, PRINTERS
1917
NEW YORK AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION,
Geneva, N. Y., January 31, 1917.
To the Honorable Board of Control of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station:
Gentlemen:—I have the honor to transmit herewith the manuscript of the fifth in our series of fruit-publications, to be known as "The Peaches of New York," and to constitute Part II of the report of this institution for 1916.
Peach-growing is an important industry in the State of New York. In certain counties the production of this fruit has been a main factor in the well-known prosperity of many owners of peach-orchards. Moreover, the peach, when at its best, is a luscious article of food and adds greatly not only to the enjoyment, but to the healthfulness, of our diet.
The commercial and dietary importance of the peach is, therefore, the justification for the preparation of this volume.
Because the numerous varieties of peaches differ greatly in quality and in their adaptation to varying conditions, a comprehensive study of those varieties which are, or which may be, grown in this State seemed greatly worth while.
It is with a feeling of satisfaction, even of pride, that I submit to you the accompanying manuscript. Its preparation reflects great credit upon Prof. Hedrick and his associates and upon the makers of the plates.
W. H. JORDAN,
Director.
