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tinge of red to the sun; not handsome; flesh very ten- 

 der, sweet, high-flavored. Quite late. 



Class III. Flesh purplish crimson. 

 Section I. Glands reniform. 



Sub-section I. Flowers small. 



Blood Clingstone. (Syn. Claret Clingstone, Blood Cling.) 

 Large, often very large, roundish-oval, suture distinct; 

 skin quite downy, dark, dull, clouded, purplish-red ; flesh 

 deep red throughout, firm, juicy, only valuable for culi- 

 nary purposes. 



The French Blood Clingstone, the parent of the preceding, 

 only differs from it in its smaller size and large flowers. 



The Blood Freestone is much smaller, and of no value. 



NECTARINES. 



The Nectarine being nothing more than the peach with a 

 glossy skin, the same rules for cultivation will apply equal- 

 ly to both, with the exception that its smooth surface ren- 

 ders it eminently liable to the attacks of the curculio. Fot 

 the remedies, see the chapter on the Plum. 



The nectarine is usually inferior, and has more of the 

 noyau flavor than the peach ; and the shoots are of smoother 

 and more compact growth. 



DIVISION I. FREESTONES. 



Class I. Flesh pale. 



Section I. Leaves with reniform glands. 



Sub-section I. Flowers large. 



New White. Rather large, nearly round; skin white, 

 often a slight tinge of red ; flesh white, tender, juicy, 

 rich, vinous ; stone small. Season medium or first of 

 autumn. English. 



The Old White resembles the preceding hut is less hardy 

 and productive. 



