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THE TILTON APRICOT 
Hemskirke The Hemskirke apricot is of English origin, similar to the 
Moorpark in appearance but the tree is a much better bearer. 
The fruit is large and inclined to be rather flat on both sides. The skin is 
an orange color, presenting a red cheek when fully ripe. The flesh is a bright 
orange, tender and juicy, with a rich plum like flavor. 
The pruning of the Hemskirke Apricot tree is in a large measure responsi¬ 
ble for its production. Much better results are obtained when the trees are 
merely thinned out so as to admit air and sunshine. They should not be heav¬ 
ily pruned. 
On account of its large size and fine quality it is highly appreciated in the 
local markets and by home orchardists in general. Ripens the latter part 
of June. 
Large Early Montgamet This ^ rie \y } s °? French origin and the tree 
is easily distinguished from other varieties of 
apricots by its weeping tendency. It is a free and abundant bearer and is 
regarded in some sections as one of the very best of the early varieties. 
The fruit is large, rather flat in shape, and deep golden in color. Flesh is 
orange colored, rich and juicy. 
Sections most adapted for the planting of this variety are the central coast, 
interior valley, and foothill regions. We would especially recommend its 
planting by all parties wishing an early apricot in their family orchard as well 
as those who dispose of their fruit through local markets. While it has not 
been as largely planted as some of the other early varieties, we believe it is 
one of the best early apricots. Ripens early June. 
Newcastle Early Originated at Newcastle, California, and is valued for 
market purposes on account of its early ripening period. 
The tree is a medium strong, upright grower and a heavy bearer. The fruit 
of the Newcastle is medium size, freestone, rich in flavor and highly colored. 
It is adapted for planting in the interior valleys and foothill sections and 
highly recommended as an early shipping variety as well as for home use. 
Ripens about May 15th. 
Routier’s Peach Originated near Sacramento, California, on the farm of 
Joseph Routier. It derived the latter part of its name 
‘Tom the fact that it grows to unusual size, being in many instances as large 
as a medium sized peach. 
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. 
I he tree is a strong and vigorous grower. It is considered a very good 
variety for drying purposes as the fruit nearly all grades fancy. This variety 
.is best adapted for planting in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. Ripens 
middle of June. 
Royal lh ere ^ 110 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 to anyone throughout the State where apricots may be grown. Ripens 
early June. 
Fresno Nursery Co., Inc., Fresno, Cal. Coalinga, Sept. 12, 1917. 
Gentlemen—In regard to the Royal Apricot trees I purchased from you 
this last spring I will say that they are the best trees that I have set out 
on my place and I can recommend them to any one. 
Yours truly, Z. L. PHELPS, 
Mr. F. H. Wilson, Fresno, Cal. Reedley, July 24, 1917, 
Dear Sir: I am enclosing check for trees bought last spring. We are now 
receiving returns on apricots. Sold crop on trees furnished by you in 1911. 
(Ten acres of Royal and ten of Blenheim), at 17 cents per pound. There 
will be just a shade under 21 tons. 
Good trees and good land have shown the above results. 
I am truly yours, GEO. P. MORAN. 
