104 FRUIT GARDEN. 



nectarine, raised by S. G. Perkins, of Boston, from the 

 Lewis's Seedling. Its shape is round, color bright- 

 yellow, with dark crimson on one side. The flesh is 

 tender^ juicy and high flavored. 



The Varmash is rather of small size and roundish 

 form, tapering towards the eye. Color, a greenish hue 

 on one side, with deep red next the sun. Flesh white, 

 rich, melting. An early ripener. - 



Neiv White or Flanders ; also Emerson'' s JVeiv White, 

 and NeaVs New White. — From the number of claimants 

 to the name, we have a right to expect this to be a choice 

 fruit. It is a freestone of middle size, roundish shape, 

 and in color very pale, slightly tinged with red next the 

 sun. The flesh is tender and juicy, with a fine vinous 

 flavor. It ripens early. 



At the meeting of the National Convention of Fruit- 

 growers in the city of New York, in 1849, the Elruge 

 and Early violet varieties of the nectarine were adopted 

 without objection, as of the first quality for this country. 

 Some of the best authorities present, among ^hom were 

 Messrs. Downing, Buist and Hancock, concurred in pro- 

 nouncing the Downton the very best of nectarines. 



The nectarine grows best in the Middle States, in 

 sheltered situations, and may be advantageously trained 

 to fences and walls. 



Choice Peaches and Nectarines for raising under 

 glass. — For a small glazed house, and for the wall of a 

 middle-sized garden, the following selection of peaches 

 and nectarines is recommended. For the peach-house — 

 Royal George, Barrington, Noblesse, Bellegarde, Grosse 

 Mignonne, Early Purple peaches ; Violette hative, 

 Hunt's Tawny, Elruge, and Roman nectarines. For 

 the wall — Royal George, Late Admirable, Noblesse, 



