Peak of Perfection

Copyrighted © photo courtesy of the Victory Seed Company

An old variety from Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse, Wisconsin, sold by them in 1918 and perhaps earlier. Originally distributed to a select group of customers by the John A. Salzer Seed Company of La Crosse, Wisconsin starting in 1927 under the name “Salzer’s New Wonder.” They officially introduced the variety in 1930. It was retrieved from the USDA seed collection by Craig LeHoullier of Raleigh, North Carolina in 1995. indeterminate, regular leaf plant produces 6-8 oz., pink, smooth, globe-shaped fruits with very nice flavors.

Varieties

Heirloom

Fruit Colors

Pink

Fruit Shapes

Round

Fruit Sizes

Medium

Fruit Weights

6-8 oz

Culinary Uses

Slicer

Maturities

Midseason

Plant Types

Indeterminate

Origins

Wisconsin

Leaves

Regular