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SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY 



528. Elruge (Fig. 172) is a time-honored landmark in the 

 evolution of nectarines, and at the same 

 time one of the best of its species. The fruit 

 is volui)tnously inviting in appearance, by 

 reason of its trim contour, smooth flesh-col- 

 ored skin, and crimson cheek, which, with its 

 I'ich flavor, make it an alluring dessert fruit. 

 Elruge is said to have originated with a 

 nurseryman in P]ngland named Gourle in 

 the time of Charles the Second. 



Fig. I 



Kli-iige. 



Tree of medium size, compact, hardy, very productive. Fruit midseason, 

 1% inches in diameter, round-oval, regular; cavity of medium width and 

 depth ; apex a swollen point ; color creamy-white with a crimson cheek, 

 sometimes sun-freckled with red; skin thin, adherent; flesh white, red at 

 the pit, juicy, tender, piquant, aromatic; quality very good; stone free, 

 small. 



529. Newton (Fig. 173). — The fruits are large, handsome, 

 richly flavored, with flesh of almost jelly- 

 like transparency^ almost flawless, the con- 

 summate product of the peach family. New- 

 ton originated in England, with Rivers of 

 Sawbridgeworth, about the middle of the 

 last century. 



Fig. 173. Newton. 



Tree large, vigorous, upright-spreading, open, 

 hardy, productive; branches and branchlets reddish, 

 short-jointed, Avith rather inconspicuous lenticels. 



Fruit late, large, 2^2 inches in diameter, oval; cavity medium in width and 

 depth; suture shallow; apex depressed with an abrupt tip; color greenish- 

 yellow, marbled with brownish-red and crimson with some pale spots; tiesh 

 pale green with faint red radiating from the stone, 

 almost transparent, with a rich almond-like flavor; 

 quality very good; stone free, ovate, reddish. 



530. Humbolt (Fig. 174).— Pomologists 

 in California speak of Humbolt as one of the 

 best nectarines for some locations in that 

 state. The large deep-rose flowers are so 

 beautiful that the variety is well worth cul- 

 tivating as an ornamental. This is one of 



Fig. 174. Humbolt. 



