the present inventionis directed to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which bears yellow fleshed, freestone fruit.
One of the primary aims of such programhas been the origination of a series of new and distinct nectarine varieties having different ripening periods, but which periods are sufficiently related that a relatively long harvest season of nectarine fruit may be attained by the planting of a number of such varieties.
the present variety of nectarine treebears fruit which has yellow instead of white flesh; ripens about one week later; is slightly larger; has more red exterior color; has firmer ilesh; has a shorter chilling requirement; is a. much heavier and more regular producer; and is a freestone instead of a semi-clingstone.
the present varietyAs compared to the Sun Grand variety of nectarine (United States Plant Patent 974), the present variety has the same ancestry and resembles it rather closely in physical characteristics, except that the fruit is smaller and ripens about ten days to two weeks earlier; the harvest being complete before the beginning of harvest of such Sun Grand variety of nectarine.
the varietyis a second generation cross of Kim nectarine (United States Plant Patent No. 173) crossed with the July Elberta peach (United States Plant Patent No. 15).
the first generation o! this crossconsisted of a group of yellowfleshed peaches. When the seeds of these peaches were planted the resulting progeny proved lto be approximately three-fourths peaches and onefourth nectarines. As soon as these trees had blossoms, the peaches were eliminated and the nectarines permitted to fruit for further observation and recording.
the instant varietywas the earliest to ripen, being from ten days to two weeks earlier than the Sun Grand variety, which was a result of the same cross.
Fig. lis an elevation of two of the fruit of the present variety, together with twigs and leaves.
Fig. 2is a sectional elevation of one of the fruit with the stone exposed.
Fig. 3is a fragmentary elevation taken from the top side of one of the leaves.
TreeLarge size; medium strength; spreading; dense; vase formed; productive; regular bearer. Trunk: Medium size; medium texture. Branches: Medium size; medium texture.
the tree and its vfruit herein describedmay vary in slight detail due to climatic and soll condi- ⁇ tions under which the variety may be grown.
