same variety. The latter is, however, undoubtedly 

 a distinct kind. 



The Common Elruge Nectarine ripens on a 

 south wall, in the end of August and beginning of 

 September ; it will also acquire maturity on a west 

 wall. We have even seen an instance of its pro- 

 ducing a perfectly well-grown ripe fruit in the end 

 of September, upon an open standard tree. This 

 occurred in the Garden of the Horticultural Society, 

 in 1827. 



One of the very best and most high-flavoured 

 of our Nectarines ; and one of those which are most 

 generally cultivated. It is very like the Violette 

 Native, from which it is to be known by parting 

 more freely from the stone, and by the channel 

 in its side being deeper and less pitted with little 

 excavations. 



Leaves crenated, with reniform glands. 



Flowers very small, pale dull red. 



Fruit large, roundish, inclining to oval. Chan- 

 nel shallow at the base, becoming gradually deeper 

 towards the apex. Skin deep violet, or blood- 

 colour, when exposed, with minute brownish specks ; 

 paler in the shade. Flesh whitish, melting, very 

 juicy, rich, and high-flavoured ; a little stained with 

 red next the stone, from which it parts freely. 

 Stone middle-sized, oval, slightly pointed, pale; 

 in which it differs from the Violette Native, the 

 stone of which is deep red. 



