CALIFORNIA FRUITS: HOW TO GROW THEM 



New White; syn. Large White. Leaves with reniform glands; flowers 

 large; fruit rather large, nearly round; skin white with occasionally slight 

 tinge 'of red; flesh white, tender, very juicy, with rich, vinous flavor; stone 

 small and free; commended wherever nectarines are grown in California 

 and more freely planted. 



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

 roundish oval, slightly heart-shaped at base; skin 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 

 crimson; 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 possibly 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 can- 

 ning, because of the discoloration of the syrup. These facts have 

 had much to do in fixing the popularity of the varieties named in 

 the foregoing list. 



The largest orchards of nectarines are in interior valley loca- 

 tions, 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. 



