254 CALIFORNIA FRUITS: HOW TO GROW THEM 



Stanwick. Originated in England from seed brought from Syria. Large, 

 roundish oval, slightly heart-shaped at base ; s^cin pale, greenish white, shaded 

 into deep, rich violet in the sun; flesh white, tender, juicy, rich, sugary, and 

 delicious. 



Humboldt. Very large, bright orange yellow vigorously marked with crim- 

 son, flesh orange, tender; juicy, and highly flavored. Described as one of the 

 best of the newer varieties. Ripens late. 



As the future for the nectarine seems to rest upon drying and 

 canning of the fruit, the light-skinned, white or yellow-fleshed varieties 

 without color at the stone, are most desirable. For drying there has 

 been thus far a decided preference for freestone varieties, though pos- 

 sibly the present popularity for cling peaches for drying may extend 

 to the clingstone nectarines. Much color, however, either in skin or 

 flesh, will prevent the production of the beautiful translucent, amber 

 hue of the dried nectarine, which is attractive to consumers. Color in 

 the flesh is, of course, undesirable in canning, because of the discolora- 

 tion of the syrup. These facts have had much to do in fixing the popu- 

 larity of the varieties named in the foregoing list. 



At present the largest orchards of nectarines are in the interior 

 valley locations, which are also fine for the peach and are perfectly 

 adapted both to the growing of the fruit and to the open-air, sun-drying 

 of it. 



