Don't Overlook the 
NECTARINE 
New Uses Will Increase Demand 
Many people do not realize that the nectarine is a muta- 
tion—or duel sport, of the peach, and is not a cross between 
a peach and some other fruit. The nectarine tree is identi¬ 
cal with the peach tree and its climatic and cultural re¬ 
quirements are the same. Its smooth fuzzless skin, how¬ 
ever. and distinctive and delicious flavor make it much 
sought after and popular wherever it is known. 
We recommend the nectarine as one of the finest home 
orchard fruits. By planting the proper varieties you can 
have ripe nectarines from late June until September. 
NECTARINES—On Peach Root 
1 11 50 300 
PRICE EACH to 10 to 49 to 299 or more 
4 to 6 grade.. . ..$ .50 $ .40 $ .35 $ .30 - 
3 to 4 grade...45 .35 .30 .25 
2 to 3 grade...... .40 .30 .25 .20 
Boston. Late July-August. A freestone variety, popular for 
the home orchard and local markets. The fruit is nearly 
round, of good size, with a yellow skin overspread with a 
deep red blush. The flesh is yellow, separating readily from 
the pit. 
*Early Rivers. June. Our earliest nectarine, ripening two 
weeks before Gower. It is also one of the best flavored va¬ 
rieties and we recommend it highly for the home orchard. 
The fruit is medium in size and very attractive with a red 
blush. Flesh white; freestone. 
*Gold Mine. July. A few years ago the United States De¬ 
partment of Agriculture introduced into the country from 
Australia six new nectarines as follows: Ansenne, Diamond 
Jubilee, Gold Mine, Muir Seedling, New Boy, Sure Crop. 
These six varieties are so much alike in all respects that it 
requires an expert to distinguish one from the other. We are 
offering the Gold Mine from this group and we do not feel 
that the propagation of more than one of these varieties is 
warranted. 
The Gold Mine is a large, attractive fruit, delicious in 
flavor. The flesh is white with some red at the pit which is 
perfectly free. One of the best varieties for home canning 
as well as eating fresh. The tree is vigorous and produces 
well. We highly recommend it. (Also available in June Buds.) 
Gower. July. A standard shipping nectarine, ripening a few 
days after Gold Mine. The fruit is extra large and one of 
the most beautiful of all nectarines. The flesh is white, free¬ 
stone, and of good flavor. Very popular in the San Joaquin 
Valley. (Also available in June Buds.) 
"CANNED NECTARINES 
— A New Industry" 
"Roeding’s Quality” Halford Cling Peach Trees only 18 months 
after planting. P. A. Miller Orchard, Modesto. 
Lippiate Late. Late August. A large, yellow flesh, freestone, 
which ripens after most varieties are gone. The fruit is 
golden yellow with red cheek. The flesh is orange-yellow, 
firm and sweet. Makes a beautiful dried product. 
New White. July. An old variety, formerly used largely for 
drying. A freestone with both the skin and flesh very light 
in color. 
Quetta. Early August. A comparatively new variety which 
has proven to be an excellent shipping fruit. The fruit is 
extra large and beautiful in appearance, with its highly 
colored skin. The flesh is unusually firm and holds up very 
well in shipment. Clingstone. 
*Stanwick. August. For a number of years this has been 
California’s leading nectarine. It is an excellent drying sort 
and is also used for shipping. Last year it was one of the 
principal varieties used for commercial canning. The fruit 
is very large, attractive in appearance, and of very good 
flavor. A perfect freestone with white flesh. The best all- 
around variety. (Also available in June Buds.) 
-^Victoria. Late August. If you want to enjoy the delectable 
nectarine flavor at its best we recommend the Victoria. A 
white flesh freestone with skin of deep red color. Used ex¬ 
tensively for drying and to some extent for shipping. One of 
the very best in quality and should be in every home orchard. 
QUANTITY RATES 
When ordering deciduous fruit trees, the total num¬ 
ber purchased determines which quantity rate applies. 
Thus, if one orders five apples, five peaches, and one 
I>ear tree, the “11 to 49” rate would be given on all. 
Almonds are also grouped with the above. Other nuts, 
however, are not included and one must purchase at 
least 11 walnuts, chestnuts, etc., to get this rate. Other 
separate groups are Grapevines, Citrus and sub-tropi¬ 
cals, Berry and Vegetable Plants. 
(*j Varieties especially recommended ior the home orchard. 
Until recently, the entire commercial crop of nectarines was either 
shipped fresh or dried. For a number of years there has been an increas¬ 
ing belief that certain varieties would make a fine canned product. So 
last year, commercial canneries conducted extensive experiments canning 
the fruit. Their efforts were very successful and the trade at once recog¬ 
nized the possibilities of the canned nectarine. Every case packed was 
sold at a good price and buyers were calling for more. 
We have always felt that this distinctive and popular fruit merited a 
larger place in the industry and now, with a “three-way” outlet, increased 
plantings should prbve profitable. Victoria and Stanwick are the varieties 
used for canning. 
JUNE BUDDED TREES 
We can supply many leading varieties of almonds, apricots, nectarines, 
peaches, plums and prunes in June Buds at the following prices: 
300 
PRICE EACH 1 to 10 11 to 49 50 to 299 or more 
3 to 4 grade... $ .45 $ .35 $ .30 $ .25 
2 to 3 grade.40 .30 .25 .20 
18-in. to 24-in. 35 .27 y 2 .22 V 2 .17 Vz 
12-in. to 18-in.30 .25 .20 .15 
STANWICK NECTARINES 
Fine for eating fresh, canning or drying 
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