Results of Stribling Research 
We aft Stribling’s maintain nearly 700 acres under cultivation to 
produce consistently better “growing quality” nursery products. In addi- 
tion to our nursery operations we maintain a research department where 
new and improved varieties of shrubs and trees are bred and tested. This 
research program has produced such outstanding varieties at S-37* 
Roostock, Gold Dust Peach*, Blazing Gold Peach*, Freedom Nectarine, 
Stribling’s Mulberry and Pyracantha Striblingi. 
feng? INTRODUCTIONS 
g=> BLAZING GOLD PEACH 
muRsERY 
PRopucTs 
“ae. Plant Patent # 1127 
BLAZING GOLD*— An extremely early, 
yellow-fleshed Freestone with relatively small 
pit. It has a rich tart acid flavor. The color is 
exceptional, mottled red over yellow. The skin 
is almost fuzzless. It is of good packing size 
and 3 to 5 days earlier than Gold Dust and 35 
days earlier than Kim Elberta (July Elberta). 
It is a vigorous grower and consistent bearer. 
Early market shipper. Ripens early June. 
See Front Cover and Page 37 
FREEDOM NECTARINE 
Plant Patent # 1161] 
FREEDOM—The new, very large, highly 
colored Freestone Nectarine, ripens in late 
July a few days before Le Grand and Quetta. 
This fine new Nectarine is red blushed, flesh 
golden yellow, firm, juicy, good for shipping, 
canning and home table. Its large size, rich 
coloring, freestone characteristic, and excel- 
lent flavor make it a variety of outstanding 
merit. 
NURSERY 
See Front Cover and Page 39 
NURSERY 
GOLD DUST PEACH 
mopusl Plant Patent # 1144 
GOLD DUST*—-A good sized perfect 
shaped, firm yellow-fleshed Freestone ripen- 
ing 40 days ahead of Elberta. Gold Dust is 
highly colored, smooth skinned, almost fuzz- 
less and has superb non-acid flavor. It is a 
vigorous grower and consistent bearer. Now 
in commercial production it is an excellent 
early packer and shipper. The ideal home and 
shipping Freestone ripening early to mid- 
June. 
See Front Cover and Page 37 
ge STRIBLING’S 
MULBERRY 
Non-Fruiting Shade Tree 
See Page 29 
ge PYRACANTHA 
= STRIBLINGI 
See Page 14 
“Growing Quality, Gold Dust, Blazing Gold, 
& S-37 are Trade Marks Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. 
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w §-37 ROOSTOCK 
Plant Patent # 904 
S-37* rootstock is the best all around 
peach understock for peach, nectarine and 
almond varieties because of its resistance to 
nematode, and its adaptability to sandy and 
heavy soils. S-37, because of its high resistant 
qualities and adaptability to all soil types, is 
rapidly replacing Shalil, Yunnan and Bokhara, 
which are other resistant peach rootstocks. 
THE IMPORTANCE OF ROOSTOCK 
SELECTION 
Today's improved breeds of fruit trees are 
all budded or grafted on seedling or cutting 
grown understock (called rootstock) which 
produce healthier, more vigorous trees. 
These rootstocks are scientifically bred and 
developed to produce trees that will thrive 
under these varying local problems of soil 
conditions, climate, insects and disease. Some 
rootstocks thrive more in heavy soils, others in 
light sandy soils. Some rootstocks will tolerate 
lots of water, others must be well drained. 
There are still others that are used because 
they have a marked resistance to certain dis- 
eases and insects in some soils, such as nema- 
tode, crown gall and oak root fungus. 
After years of experience and research we 
have selected and developed rootstocks to 
meet any of these varying conditions en- 
countered in growing fruit trees. 
Resistant Rootstocks are rootstocks se- 
lected and planted for their resistance to 
insects and disease prevalent in certain areas 
of California. In general, the resistant root- 
stocks are adapted to a wider range of soil 
conditions and can be successfully planted 
in all areas where fruits can be grown. 
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It is backed by 
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OTHER RESISTANT ROOTSTOCKS 
Mariana 26-23. Mariana 26-23 is the 
best adapted all around rootstock for plums, 
prunes and apricots as it is a natural plum 
rootstock; resistant to nematode, cak 1oot 
fungus and crown gall. In our research and 
field tests, we have found Maraina 26-23 to 
be the outstanding root for plum, prune and 
apricot and have discontinued growing the 
other plum and apricot rootstocks except on 
special orders or for specific conditions. Mari- 
ana 26-23 is also used as rootstock for some 
varieties of almonds in wet areas; however, 
Nonpareil almond does not make a good union 
on this rootstock. 
1613 and St. George Grape Understock. 
Are used in vineyard planting where Phyl- 
loxera and/or Nematode exist. These are 
available in rooted vines and must be grafted 
or budded to the desired variety after planing 
in vineyard. 
STANDARD ROOTSTOCK 
The Standard Rootstocks. Are used and se- 
lected for their ease in obtaining a seed and 
cutting source and their ability under normal 
conditions to produce a thrifty, healthy tree 
when the desired variety is budded or grafted 
on them. Where no pest or damaging insect 
or fungus exists, the standard rootstock is 
very desirable. We have selected Lovell Peach 
as our peach, nectarine and almond under- 
stock, Lotus as our Persimmon understock, 
Mazzard rootstock for cherries, Northern 
California Black Rootstock for our wanuts, 
and special pear, pecan, apple and other 
seedling rootstocks for ability to produce the 
finest Growing Quality trees available. 
MODERN FARM AND NURSERY EQUIPMENT SPEED PRODUCTION AND DELIVERIES 
