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NECTARINES. 



Botanists class these with peaches, the chief difference being in their smooth skins. 



Very many of these tabulated varieties are but imperfectly tested here 

 and are included to afford at least a partial means of identification through 

 the flowers and leaf glands. 



Short notices are given of the more desirable varieties whether for mar- 

 ket or domestic purposes. 



Barnard, Chili (Hill's Chili), Gold Drop, Gudgeon (Late), Hale, Kala- 

 mazoo, Mountain Rose, Stump (the World), and Sal way (very late), are 

 each and ail more or less popular as market varieties. 



In addition to these, Crawford (Early and Late), Foster, Oldmixon Free, 

 and Smock Free are only less valued for such purpose on account of 

 greater liability to the winter-killing of the fruit buds. 



The delicate texture of many varieties to some extent unfits them to 

 endure the rough treatment to which commercial varieties are usually sub- 

 jected, while for this peculiarity they become the more desirable for home 

 uses. Among such are the Crawfords (Early and Late), Foster, George IV, 

 Hale, Rivers (Early), Surprise (Hynes), and Waterloo. 



The very early varieties, Alexander, Amsden, Waterloo, and others, 

 which with their typical parent, the Hale, are known as semi-clings, are 

 quite inclined to rot before ripening. Still, if planted in an airy location, 

 a few may prove desirable, at least in the home plantation. 



Surprise (Hynes) obviously is one of this class, coming from Texas. A 

 longer trial is needful to determine its value here. 



Brigdon comes from central New York where it is deemed valuable for 

 the market. It first fruited here this season. 



Two seedlings of Chili (Hill's Chili), by C. Engle of Paw Paw, which 

 have produced fine crops here this season, are slightly later than the par- 

 ent, more highly colored, and of finer flavor. 



The same is true of two Crawford ( Early) seedlings from the same source, 

 at least one of which promises well as a market variety. 



Engle (Mammoth), also from the same, has already acquired some repu- 

 tation as a market variety. 



Hyatt and two Hale seedlings by Engle have produced fine, large crops 

 of fruit; a little earlier, larger, more highly colored, and less "clingy" than 

 Hale. They give indications of value for both amateur and market 

 purposes. 



Morris White and Silver (Early Silver) are heavy bearers with clear, 



