Archive image from page 190 of Cyclopedia of hardy fruits (1922). Cyclopedia of hardy fruits cyclopediaofhar00hedr Year: 1922 150. Pineapple. {XV2) 149. Newton. (XV2) handsome, richly flavored, with flesh of almost jelly-like transparency. If they can be had free from the stings of curculio and the rot of monilia, both of which ravage the nec- tarine, the fruits are almost flawless—the con- summate product of the peach family. Newton originated in England, where it is considered one of the best late nectarines, with Rivers of Sawbridgeworth, about the middle of the last century. Tree larg
Archive image from page 190 of Cyclopedia of hardy fruits (1922). Cyclopedia of hardy fruits cyclopediaofhar00hedr Year: 1922 150. Pineapple. {XV2) 149. Newton. (XV2) handsome, richly flavored, with flesh of almost jelly-like transparency. If they can be had free from the stings of curculio and the rot of monilia, both of which ravage the nec- tarine, the fruits are almost flawless—the con- summate product of the peach family. Newton originated in England, where it is considered one of the best late nectarines, with Rivers of Sawbridgeworth, about the middle of the last century. Tree large, vigorous, upright-spreading, open, hardy, productive; branches and branchlets reddish, short- jointed, with rather inconspicuous lenticels. Leaves pomologists say that it is too tender for out- of-doors, and it seems not to have been tried in orchards in America. The variety has the charm of individuality in its very j'ellow flesh and its rich pineapple flavor. Pineapple seems to have been cultivated for a half-century at least. The description is compiled from Eng- lish catalogs. Tree rather small, tender, free in bearing. Leaves witli round glands. Flowers large, deep rose with a dark eye, handsome. Fruit midseason, large, round- ovate ; suture distinct; color deep orange with a bright crimson blush ; flesh orange-yellow marbled with red next the stone, firm, aromatic, with a rich pineapple flavor; quality very good; stone free, small, with deep corrugations. PITMASTON ORANGE. Sometimes of- fered as Pit Orange, Pitmaston Orange has been grown for nearly a century by fruit- fanciers, and is still esteemed for both the garden and the greenhouse. The fruit of no other nectarine excels that of Pitmaston Orange in beauty and quality. The trees are everywhere mentioned as excellent bearers, but have the reputation of being a little tender to cold. The variety came to America from
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