Mr. M. S. Ware of Marshallville sections. He 
says there are some peaches left, and estimates 
that 150 carloads will be shipped from Marshalville 
sections. He does not agree with some of the 
theories as to the cause of the dropping off of fruit,
and the consequent shortage. He says that trees need
trimming and fertilization. That unless this is done 
the drain of two or three large crops saps the vitality 
of the trees. He states that the peaches this year from 
present indications will be of fine quality. Mr. E. J. 
Willingham corroborates, Mr, Ware as to the probable 
yield and quality of the fruit. He states that the 
principal peach growers about Fort Valley estimate a 
yield of 360 carloads. The peaches, Mr. Willingham says, 
are already taking on color and growing fast. Growers 
expects prices to rule high on account of the partial
or total failure of the peach crop through the country. 
From an authentic source it was learned yesterday that 
the peach crop was safe in one county in Georgia at least, 
and that county is none other than Worth. Mr. Irvin Gates 
of Sylvester said:'If reports as to the peach crop that 
have been sent out in Georgia are true, Worth county will 
be the banner county this year in the production of this 
delicious fruit. The cold weather has not affected the peaches 
in our locality in the least, and the Indiana Fruit Company
--one of the most extensive in Georgia--are going to ship a 
tremendous crop of every variety , as far as the indications 
go up to this date. Not only peaches, but every variety of 
fruit is in a most promising condition.' said Mr. Gates, 'and
unless something unforeseen occurs Worth will make a most
excellent showing.' "

Reference Data:
Savannah Morning  News/ MACON TELEGRAPH May 3, 1903, CONDITION OF PEACHES , USGenWeb Archives by: Clyde Watson clyde.nell@gmail.com November 8, 2008