Apricot Growing in Western New York. 



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It is probable that this apricot is improperly uamed, for the 

 Turkey of the fruit manuals is said to be very late, ripening even 

 after Moorpark, whilst this variety is probably two weeks earlier 

 than Moorpark. Both Downing and Hogg describe the Turkey 

 apricot as medium size, round, not compressed, and Downing 



11. Rotnan Apricot. Natural size. 



says that it " is a fine old variety which is seldom seen in our gar- 

 dens, the sort generally sold under this name being the Roman." 

 Wickson* says that the Turkey is "commended by Southern Cal- 

 ifornia Nurserymen's Association as good for home use, but too 

 juicy for canning or market" — a description which will not fit 

 our variety. 



The Roman is also grown in Western New York, and it seems 



*California Fruits, 260. 



