Jersey

about the middle of July. The season is at its height in July and August and ends in October. They should be turned over as speedily as po ible, as they quickly deteriorate. They keep best and longest—if properly selected and crated, for two to four weeks— in a temperature of 34° to 36° Fahr. Above that, the proce of ripening continues and soon spoils them. They should not be eaten raw unle thoroughly ripe, but in that condition they are accounted among the most wholesome and “safest” of all fruits for sick and well alike. Among other commercial products of importance obtained from the peach are Almond Oil, from the seeds or kernels, Peach brandy, Peach water and Persicot (see LIQUEURS). | [s. 465]