There are two types of peaches. There is what is called 'Freestone" and a "Cling". That describes them quite well. One you make one long cut all around it and it will twist off into 2 pieces. The other one you have to cut smaller pieces of and won't get whole halves.
My very favorite of all peaches is the Elberta, which is a very famous old one.[/quote]
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As a nursery family member, this is exactly what I was going to say. I'll agree, nothing since has bypassed the taste of the old Elberta peach, even though we have lots of good new ones around. Unfortunately they can't be picked very ripe..darnit!!!