NECTARINES. 



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Newington. (Scarlet Newington, Scarlet, Old Newington, Smith's 

 Newington, Anderson's.) Rather large, roundish; nearly cov- 

 ered with red and darker marblings, on pale greenish yellow ; 

 flesh deep red at the stone, juicy, rich, vinous. Rather late. 

 Flowers large. Best when ripened to shrivelling. 



CLASS II. FLESH YELLOW. 

 Section 1. Leaves with reniform glands. 



Red Roman. (Roman, Old Roman, Brugnon Musque.) Large, 

 roundish, a little flattened at apex; skin greenish-yellow, with a 

 somewhat rough, dull reddish-brown cheek, with brown russet 

 specks; flesh firm, greenish yellow, deep red at the stone, rich, 

 vinous, high flavored. Flowers large. Season medium or rather 

 late. 



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