. The Fresno Nursery Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Trees California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees California Fresno Catalogs; Grapes California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit California Fresno Catalogs; Climbing pl. 18 THE FRESNO NURSERY CO. NECTARINES The Nectarine is a most delicious fruit and requires the same culture as the Peach, from which it differs by having a smooth skin like the Plum. Melting qual- ity of pulp combined with its rich, sweet- flavor, renders it especially desirable as a dessert fruit and drying. Boston. Large;
. The Fresno Nursery Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Trees California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees California Fresno Catalogs; Grapes California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit California Fresno Catalogs; Climbing pl. 18 THE FRESNO NURSERY CO. NECTARINES The Nectarine is a most delicious fruit and requires the same culture as the Peach, from which it differs by having a smooth skin like the Plum. Melting qual- ity of pulp combined with its rich, sweet- flavor, renders it especially desirable as a dessert fruit and drying. Boston. Large; bright yellow, with deep red cheek; flesh yellow, particularly rich and luscious. A splendid variety for home use or for market. Late July. New White. Large; greenish white. Early July. Stanwick. Very large; skin pale, shaded rich violet; flesh white, tender, juicy. ' The best all-round drying, shipping and canning sort. August. Hardwicke. Large, almost round in shape; skin pale green on under side, dark next to the sun; flesh greenish, juicy and of good flavor; regular bearer; freestone. Humboldt. Largest of the nectarines; skin orange color, mottled with dark crimson; flesh yellow, tender, juicy, fine flavor. Ripens in September. Advance. Large and oval shaped; skin green- ish in color; blotched with red and brown; flesh light green, sugary, good flavor. Rip- ens in July. PEARS The cultivation of the pear extends to all parts of the state and adjacent territory. Thrives best on a heavy soil and does well in soils containing considerable alkali. Un- like most fruits, pears should be gathered before fully ripening and placed in a cool, dark place to complete the process. The pear is extensively grown both commer- cially and for home use. Bartlett. The leading' commercial Pear of California for canning, shipping and drying, and more extensively planted than any other. Large, golden yellow, red cheek; thrives in all parts of California. Aug-ust. Beurre Clairgeau. Large; crimson;
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