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THE BING CHERRY 
Royal 
Roiltier’s Peach Originated near Sacramento, California, on the farm of 
Joseph Routier. It derived the latter part of its name 
from the fact that it grows to unusual size, being in many instances as large 
as a medium sized peach. The tree is a strong and vigorous grower. 
The fruit in color and shape resembles the Moorpark, being large, of a 
deep orange color and rather flat, having a splendid flavor. It differs, however, 
from the Moorpark in the fact that it is quite often mottled with dark brown 
on the sunny side. The flesh is juicy and rich. 
This variety is considered very good for drying purposes as the fruit nearly 
all grades fancy; is best adapted for planting in the Sacramento and San 
Joaquin valleys. Ripens middle of June. 
Royal There is no variety of apricot grown in California that is more highly 
recommended for general planting than the Royal. The profits de¬ 
rived from the sale of the fruit has caused an increased demand on the Nursery¬ 
men of this State for Royal Apricot trees. 
The tree is a strong vigorous grower and an exceedingly heavy producer. 
The fruit of the Royal Apricot is large, roundish, oval and slightly com¬ 
pressed. The skin is a deep yellow flushed with red on the sunny side. The 
flesh is of a light yellow color, juicy, firm and has a most delicious flavor. 
We highly recommend this variety for shipping, canning and drying pur¬ 
poses for any section throughout the State where apricots may be grown. 
Ripens early June. 
Tilton 
