1 iJ E NECTARINE. 



The nectarine in its nature and habits very much resembles 

 the peach, from which it differs but little, but mostly in the smooth- 

 ness of its skin. The same culture and general management is 

 requisite for both. It is peculiarly liable to the attacks of the cur- 

 culio, and on that account full, well- ripened crops are rare. Yet it 

 is usually a prolific bearer, and, could the ravages of its great enemy 

 be prevented, it would soon become a common and highly valued 

 fruit. 



VARIETIES. 



Those most worthy of general cultivation are — 



1. Ea.elt Violet. — Medium size, purplish red, very fine flavor. 

 Last of August. 



2. Eleuge. — Medium, greenish yellow, line flavored. First of 

 September.. 



3. DowNTON. — Medium, pale green and violet ; excellent. 



The above have been recommended by the American Pomolog- 

 ical Society as worthy of general cultivation. The following are 

 also regarded by some societies and cultivators as equally worthy 

 of atttntion: 



4. Boston. — Large, handsome, yellow and red. 



5. Hunt's Tawny. — Small, dark red, early. 



6. Early Newington. — Large,, pale green and red, juicy, rich. 



7. Hardwicke Seedling. — Small, orange red, juicy, August. 



8. Late Melting. — Wliite and red, very late. 



