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(slightly less than Redhaven) vigorous, and very susceptible to bacterial 

 spot. Ripens in late August (1 week ahead of Elberta). 



The following nectarines are suggested for trial planting in areas 

 that can grow Redhaven, Loring, and Cresthaven, three of our top cultivars 

 in New Jersey. 



FANTASIA: Firm mel t ing--yel low flesh, freestone, 80^ scarlet red skin 

 color, large size (2 3/^" up). Globose to ovate, good quality, very attrac- 

 tive, susceptible to brown rot. The tree is a reliable cropper (slightly 

 less than Redhaven), vigorous, and very susceptible to bacterial spot. 

 Ripens in late August (1 week ahead of Elberta). 



CRIMSON GOLD: Firm mel t ing--yel low flesh, semi-freestone, 90^ crimson red 

 skin color. Small to medium size (2" to 2 1/^4") . Globose, good quality, 

 attractive, and susceptible to brown rot. The tree is a reliable cropper 

 (slightly less than Redhaven), vigorous, and susceptible to bacterial spot. 

 Ripens in early to mid-July (6 weeks ahead of Elberta). 



JUNEGLO: Firm mel t ing--yel low flesh, semi-freestone, 30% scarlet red skin 

 color, small to medium size (2" to 2 I/**")/ Globose, v( ry good quality, 

 very attractive, and susceptible to brown rot. The trie is a reliable 

 cropper (slightly less than Redhaven), vigorous, and su'ceptible to bac- 

 terial spot. Ripens in mid-July (6 weeks ahead of Elberta). Similar to 

 Crimson Gold. 



HARKO: Semi-firm melting — yellow flesh, semi-freestone, 80% to 30% scarlet 

 red skin color, small to medium size (2" to 2 1/^"). Globose, good quality, 

 attractive, and tolerant to brown rot. The tree is a reliable cropper, and 

 is susceptible to bacterial spot. Ripens late July (5 weeks ahead of 

 Elberta). Not as attractive or firm as Crimson Gold or Juneglo. 



EARLIBLAZE: Semi-firm mel t ing--yel low flesh, freestone, 8S% to 95% scarlet 

 red skin color, medium size (2 1/'*" to 2 1/2"). Globose, excellent quality, 

 very attractive, and susceptible to bacterial spot and brown rot. The tree 

 is an erratic cropper. Ripens in early August {k weeks ahead of Elberta). 

 Not as firm as Crimson Gold or Juneglo. 



HARDIRFD: Semi-firm mel t ing--yel low flesh, freestone, 70% to 80% crimson to 

 scarlel red skin color, medium size (2 1/8" to 2 1/4"). Globose, very good 

 qualit\, attractive, and tolerant to brown rot. The tree is a reliable 

 cropper, (equivalent to or better than Redhaven), very vigorous, and 

 tolerart to bacterial spot. Ripens in early August Ct weeks ahead of 

 Elbertc). Not as firm as Red Diamond or Summer Beaut. 



RED Diy,MOND: Firm mel t ing--yel low flesh, freestone, 100% scarlet red skin 

 color, medium large size (2 1/2" to 2 3/4") • Globose to ovate, excellent 

 quality, very attractive, and susceptible to brown rot. Very similar in 

 appearance to Moon Grand. The tree needs to be tested further to determine 

 cropping capability. It is susceptible to bacterial spot. Ripens ir early 

 August {k weeks ahead of Elberta). 



FAIRLANE: Fi rm-mel t ing--yel low flesh, freestone, 70% to 80% crinson to 

 scarlet red skin color, large size (2 1/2" to 2 3/4"). Ovate, good qaality, 

 slightly astringent, moderately attractive, and susceptible to brown rot and 

 bacterial spot. The tree is an erratic cropper. Ripens in early to mid- 

 September (2 weeks after Elberta). Not as much color as earlier cultivars 

 and probably too late for New England. 



