Archive image from page 19 of Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable. Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable fruit and ornamental trees : roses and palms, vines and shrubs adapted to prevailing conditions of soil and climate on the West Coast together with planting and cultural notes . descriptiveillus1925fanc Year: 1925 PEAK CLING PEACH One of the best midsummer canning peaches VICTORIA NECTARINE Fine for eastern shipments and drying THE NECTARINE There is a prevailing opinion among many people that the nectarine is a hybrid, the result of crossing the peach with some other
Archive image from page 19 of Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable. Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable fruit and ornamental trees : roses and palms, vines and shrubs adapted to prevailing conditions of soil and climate on the West Coast together with planting and cultural notes . descriptiveillus1925fanc Year: 1925 PEAK CLING PEACH One of the best midsummer canning peaches VICTORIA NECTARINE Fine for eastern shipments and drying THE NECTARINE There is a prevailing opinion among many people that the nectarine is a hybrid, the result of crossing the peach with some other fruit, while really it is nothing more nor less than a smooth skinned peach of an extraordinary flavor. Soils and situation. Like the peach, the nectarine finds conditions to its liking in all parts of the state, and also in Oregon and Washington. It seems to find its chief delight, however, in the interior valleys and foothills, where it grows to perfection. Broadly speaking, an environment suitable for the peach will also grow nectarines successfully. At present there are bearing orchards in all sections of the state, all of which ought to be sufficient incentive for wide plantings of this fruit. Commercial plantings are rapidly increasing due to the fact that it is a fine canning and drying fruit, while in the fresh state, as a dessert fruit, it is in a class by itself. Some of the firmer varieties possess splendid shipping qualities. The cultural directions that are given for the peach also apply to the nectarine. Gower. An introduction from the San Joaquin Valley. Because early the Gower nectarine invariably commands good prices on the Eastern markets. Fruit large and round; skin a pronounced yellowish-green over- spread with a mantle of deep red; flesh a creamy white tinged with green, reddish pink at the pit, juicy, firm, good vinous flavor. Tree a strong grower and good bearer. Season, early July. Humboldt. Season, August; quality local market and home use. Fruit large,
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