Prunus persica - Lord Palmerston
1910
Painted by Elsie E. Lower in 1910 at the Arlington Experimental Farm, this delicate watercolor captures the 'Lord Palmerston' peach in exquisite detail, showing both its fuzzy, blushed exterior and the intricate, crimson-stained pit hidden inside. It was part of a massive USDA project to document fruit varieties, creating a visual library of American agriculture before many heirloom breeds disappeared. These botanical illustrations weren't just pretty pictures; they were vital scientific records that helped farmers across the country identify and cultivate the best crops.
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