THE ROSE NECTARINE (Pat. applied for) 
EARLY — Like John Rivers 
BEAUTIFUL — Like Le Grand 
PROLIFIC — Like Quetta 
DELICIOUS — Like Stanwick 
FREESTONE — Like Gower 
This nectarine is outstanding in so many qualities that we 
think it will be a “Winner”. 
The Rose was originated by Fred Anderson of LeGrand; 
California’s leading breeder of new nectarine varieties. It 
resulted from a second generation cross between John 
Rivers and LeGrand. 
It ripens at John Rivers season, but exact comparative dates 
cannot be given until 1955, at which time we shall have the 
two varieties ripening on the same tree. 
We expect the Rose to replace the John Rivers, as its super- 
ior qualities become known. It is white fleshed, smooth and 
symetrical in form, with beautiful coloring, and striking ap- 
pearance. (See Front cover). 
This new nectarine has fruited in the Fred Anderson Orch- 
ard for four years, and each year has borne a good crop. 
The John Rivers, on the other hand, in the same orchard, 
has missed two years out of the past four—each time after 
a warm winter. 
Most early nectarines and peaches are either clingstones, or 
only partially free. The Rose is a complete freestone, and 
thus would be adapted for processing, as well as fresh ship- 
ment. It is firm enough to ship well, and has the true nectar- 
ine flavor so popular with consumers and demanded by 
canners and freezers of nectarines. 
ROYALTY — $1.50 per tree. 
We also recommend the Rose for the home orchard — on 
account of its fine flavor and beautiful appearance. 
