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Triogem 



Tree medium to largo; fairly vigorous, very productive. Fruit 

 medium to large, well colored; flesh smooth, firm, excellent 

 flavor. Bud hardiness of Elberta. 



Sunhigh 



Tree medium size, productive, susceptible to bacterial spot. 

 Fruit large, highly colored, freestone; flesh firm, excellent 

 flavor. 



Halehaven 



Richhaven 



Garden State 

 (Nectarine) 



Summercrest 



Blake 



Elberta 



Fowler 



Tree large, productive, bud hardy. Fruit medium to large, 

 attractive, freestone, flesh firm, good flavor. 



Tree hardy and productive. Fruit large, attractive, highly 

 colored, excellent quality, freestoae, 



A nectarine. Tree tall, vigorous, productive. Fruit good size, 

 freestone, russeted, moderately attractive; flesh firm, juicy, 

 quality excellent. 



Tree large, spreading, vigorous, very productive. Fruit large, 

 round, fairly attractive, freestone; flesh firm, smooth, good 

 flavor. Colors poorly on rich soils. Drops when mature. 



Fruit highly colored, attractive, medium quality. Skin has very 

 little pubescence or fuzz. 



Tree large, vigorous, productive. Fruit large, fairly attractive, 

 freestone; flesh firm, juicy, fair flavor. Has wide soil and 

 climatic adaptability. 



Tree vigorous and productive. Fruit excellent quality, freestone, 

 juicy, moderately attractive, not too well colored, 



W. D. Weeks 



I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 



NEWER FRUIT VARIETIES WORTHY OF TRIAL 



The following report briefly describes the newer fruit varieties under test 

 in the University plantings that are worthy of trial by commercial growers and 

 home gardeners. 



These notes should be considered as supplementary information on varieties 

 recommended for planting in Massachusetts as given in Extension Service Special 

 Circulars #212-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H which are available from your County 

 Agent or the Mailing Room, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 



APPLE 



Red Melba - A red sport of Melba which is superior in color. Good quality for an 



