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GOOD APRICOT ORCHARDS 
almost exclusively in the Santa Clara Valley where it is a decided favorite 
among the canners. Tt is also largely planted in all apricot sections of Cali¬ 
fornia where it has proven itself to be one of the best for drying purposes. 
The tree is a strong grower, heavy bearer and of a spreading habit; bear¬ 
ing heavy foliage which gives ample protection to the fruit, consequently very 
little difficulty is experienced from sunburn. 
The fruit is above medium in size, oval in shape, and of a deep orange color. 
The flesh is a beautiful yellow color, juicy and possesses a very fine flavor. 
We recommend this variety to planters in all apricot sections as it has 
proven to be a money maker wherever planted. Ripens latter part of June. 
I_j 1 • 1 The Hemskirke Apricot is of English origin, similar to the 
**CITlskirkC 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 th-e 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. Ripens the latter part of June. 
I IT 1 This variety is of French origin and. .the tree 
Large Larly Montgamet 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. 
• y* - Originated in England; is one of the largest apricots grown and 
Moorpark while it does not bear regularly in all sections it is a decided 
favorite with many people. 
The tree is strong and thrifty and grows to an immense size. The fruit is 
very large, roundish in shape, often measuring two and a quarter inches in 
diameter. 
The skin is a beautiful orange yellow in color, blushed with deep orange 
or brown on the sunny side, often covered with dark specks. 
Flesh is quite firm and possesses a rich, luscious flavor. 
We do not recommend this variety for large plantings on account of its 
light bearing but we do highly recommend it for the family orchard. Ripens 
latter part of June. 
fl IT 1 Originated at Newcastle, California, and is valued for 
Newcastle Larly 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, free stone, 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 middle of May. 
p . , p i Originated near Sacramento, California, on the farm of 
Koutier S reach Joseph Routier. It derives 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. 
There is no variety of apricot grown in California that is more highly 
Koyal 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. 
