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 Haven Peaches
N 42° 24.435 W 086° 16.557
16T E 559580 N 4695247
Michigan Historical Marker standing in Stanley Johnston Park, 220 Dyckman St, South Haven, MI, commemorating the contributions of Professor Johnston to the peach farming industry.
Waymark Code: WMMFQZ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2014
Views: 11
Historical Name: Stanley Johnston
Description:
The Haven peach varieties were developed here by Michigan State University's South Haven Experiment Station, under the direction of Professor Stanley Johnston. From 1924 to 1963, eight yellow-fleshed freestone varieties were selected from more than 21,000 cross-bred seedlings. They were named Halehaven, Kalhaven, Redhaven, Fairhaven, Sunhaven, Richhaven, Glohaven, and Cresthaven. Redhaven was the first red-skinned commercial peach variety. It is now the most widely planted freestone peach variety in the world. The Haven peaches have provided an orderly supply of high quality peaches extending over a seven-week period. Prior to the development of Haven peaches, harvests had been restricted to a three-week period.
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: 277
Historical Date: Not listed
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