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["J. Rosano II" <GIANNI-2@prodigy.net>]

Great links Wendy! Thanks....
Was wondering? Has anyone out there in NAFEXland seen the Saturn peach
on anything rather than standard stock? Looking for the Saturn in a 
dwarfstock 3-5 ft. Starks only has standards and introduced them only a 
couple of years ago from Dave Wilson whom, only sells wholesale to tradesmen.
Wont a standard take at least 5 years to bear?
Hint, hint, hint, you NAFEX nursery folks out there????

Best wishes,
Gianni
S. NH Z 5/6
wsm311@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Doughnut peach
> http://www.davewilson.com/fruit_pix/doughnut_pch.html
> 
> This peach is out of this world
> http://www.insidevc.com/lifestyle/food/331802.shtml
> 
> Donut Peach
> http://www.ewbrandt.com/ewb/varieties/whitedonut/
> 
> DOUGHNUT WHITE PEACH (Stark Saturn) Also called Saucer or Peento Peach.
> Unique white-fleshed fruit with a sunken center (shaped like a doughnut).
> Sweet, with a mild flavor described by some as almond-like. Ripens late
> June/early July in Central Calif. Estimates chilling requirement, approx.
> 4-500 hours. Self-fruitful
> http://www.davewilson.com/br40/br40Peaches.html
> 
> DONUT PEACH: There is a new peach just coming into production from 
> California
> and Washington. Some people may remember the Chinese Flat Peach.
> The Donut Peach resembles the Flat Peach.. It's flat, with a sunken center.
> It has a wonderful yellow color with a red blush on the outside. And it is
> white flesh inside. Full of sugar and juice. It may be called a Donut Peach,
> but this won't put a lot of pounds on you. It may, however, get juice all
> down your arm. This is definitely a peach to roll up your sleeves with. Peak
> supplies from Washington will be in mid-July.
> 
> Donut Peach
> A descendant of the flat peaches of China. First grown in America in the
> 1800's. Up to 3 1/2 inches in diameter, it is flat, round, and drawn in at
> the center. The skin is pale yellow with a red blush. The pit (free-stone
> variety) is about the size of a pistachio nut. The flesh is white. Sweet
> peach flavor; very juicy.
> 
> Selection:
> Choose peaches that are free from brown spots. Like regular peaches, ripen 
> at
> room temperature until soft to the touch.
> 
> Storage:
> Keep at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate.
> 
> Uses & Preparation:
> 
> Use these any way you would a regular peach.
> Eat out of hand.
> Add to fruit salads.
> Availability:
> Mid-August from California.
> 
> Nutrition Information:
> 
> Fat, saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol free
> High in vitamins A and C
> 
> Wendy
> Peace and Carrots Farm
> Vermont
> http://www.homestead.com/peaceandcarrots/
> http://www.themestream.com/gspd_browse/browse/view_by_tag.gsp?auth_id=268669
> 
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