THE "NECTAR" PEACH 
U. S. Patent No. 86 
THE LARGEST EARLY FREESTONE PEACH 
An Outstanding Shipping Variety 
ORIGIN. The “Nectar” peacli was discovered by Mr. O. P. 
Blackburn, of Bakersfield, several years ago. He was im¬ 
pressed with the size and flavor of the fruit on a seedling 
tree in his orchard. On investigation, the tree appeared to 
be a cross between a Red Bird cling and a Stanwick nectar¬ 
ine. The fruit has the high coloring of the Red Bird com¬ 
bined with the almost complete fuzzlessness of the nectar¬ 
ine. Mr. Blackburn and Mr. J. De Rusha budded a number 
of young trees to this variety, developing an orchard from 
which the fruit has been shipped to several markets. 
It has consistently brought higher prices than other 
varieties offered with it. Since its appearance on the mar¬ 
ket, the popularity of the Nectar has increased by leaps and 
bounds, shattering the indifference of skeptics who at first 
thought it “just another peach.” 
ATTRACTIVE COLOR. Introduced by the California Nur¬ 
sery Company two years ago, this sensational new freestone 
is answering the urgent demand of growers and distributors 
everywhere for an early freestone peach of large size, ex¬ 
cellent shipping and marketing qualities. Attractively red- 
blushed, the Nectar is practically fuzzless, a standout for 
“eye-appeal.” Placed among competitive varieties, buyers’ 
attention is attracted immediately to the Nectar’s large size 
and firm, tree-ripe beauty. 
APPEALING IN FLAVOR. Upon breaking open the delicious fruit of 
the Nectar, the buyer’s eyes feast upon a firm, creamy-white flesh with 
a touch of crimson at the pit. The pit is small, breaks freely from the 
flesh. An enticing nectarine aroma arises from the opened fruit and a 
delicate nectarine tang is imparted to the taste. 
A GOOD SHIPPER. Because the Nectar ripens from the inside out¬ 
ward, the fruit does not require picking until it reaches a high stage 
of maturity. This allows for marketing at the time “Nectar” is in 
possession of its full force of beauty and flavor. Its firm, fine-grained 
flesh makes possible shipping to local markets to a degree seldom at¬ 
tained by other early freestones. Trial shipments to eastern markets 
bring favorable reports. 
Messrs. Blackburn and De Rusha, Originators of "Nectar" Peach. 
PRICES, yearling tops, on Peach and Apricot Root 
Caliper 
Approx. Height 
1 to 10 
11 to 49 
50 to 299 
300 or more 
14" up . 
.4-6 ft. 
$ .55 
$ .45 
$ .35 
$ .30 
Vs" to y 2 ” 
.3-4 ft. 
.50 
.40 
.30 
.25 
%" to Vs" 
.2-3 ft. 
.45 
.35 
.25 
.20 
Add $ .20 per tree royalty for any quantity on either root 
"NECTAR" TREES are sold only by us and our authorized agents. 
THE NECTAR PEACH 
Its Attractive Color Catches the Eye at Once 
PRODUCTION REGULAR. The Nectar tree is large, vigorous, par¬ 
ticularly noticeable for its dense, dark green foliage. Comparatively 
“Nectar” is not a heavy bearer, average production ranging from 6 to 
8 tons per acre, but it is outstanding in its regularity of production. 
RIPENS TIMELY. The Nectar reaches the market about the same time 
as Triumph and Alexander, barely preceding Early Imperial. This new 
freestone aristocrat tops them all in appearance, size, flavor and— 
what is more important—price. 
TO YOU, MR. GROWER —“Nectar” deserves more than a trial; it de¬ 
serves an investment. You cannot afford to overlook the potential 
value of a peach commanding widespread market interest on its own 
merits. Patented, the Nectar is sold only by the California Nursery 
Company and its authorized agents. 
A CUSTOMER IN BAKERSFIELD WRITES US: 
“You might he interested to know the development of the Nectar 
Peach trees purchased from you one year ago last Spring. By exact 
measurement they have grown to a height of 13 feet with a spread 
of 14 feet. Some trees had a number of peaches this year so we 
are expecting a good crop from them next year 
The Large Size of "Nectar" Makes It an Outstanding 
Shipping Variety 
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