A Block of Fig Trees 
NECTARINES 
(Planting Distance 20 to 25 Feet) 
$1.50 Each, Bare Root* 
(unless otherwise specified ) 
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Gtr ‘FREEDOM (Plant Pat. No. 1161). This new, very 
munsene 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 charactertistic, and excel- 
lent flavor make it a variety of outstanding merit. Retails at 
$3.50 each. 
N GOLD MINE. Large white, red blushed freestone; juicy white fleshed 
with excellent flavor for home use. Early August. 
“\ GOWER. Medium round with deep red color; flesh creamy white; 
reddish pink at pit. Fine freestone for early market. Early July. 
“JOHN RIVERS. Medium to large size, crimson colored on exposed 
cheek, flesh greenish white. A good quality semi-freestone. Mid- 
June. 
‘MABEL. A new, medium to large sized, yellow-fleshed freestone, 
with a highly-colored, deep red blush on the skin which colors 
early. Flesh has a delicious mild flavor, clear yellow color and fine 
texture. It is somewhat soft (compared to Philp) and is there- 
fore best suited for local market and home orchard use. Requires 
moderate chilling. Ripens just before Gower. 
“ PANAMINT (Plant Pat. No. 1100). A yellow-fleshed freestone 
with high red skin color. Ripens third week of July. Most nearly 
resembles Pioneer. Very productive tree. Has very short chilling 
requirement; well adapted to southern California conditions. 
$3.00 each. 
~ PHILP. A new, medium to large sized yellow-fleshed freestone, 
very highly colored externally with a deep red blush, being almost 
fully colored at shipping maturity. Flesh is clear yellow, of fine 
texture and delicious sprightly flavor. It is firmer than Mabel, 
making it good for shipping. Requires moderate amount of chill- 
ing. Ripens just before Gower. 
“ QUETTA. Very large, highly colored clingstone. Flesh firm, good 
for shipping; canning; home table. Excellent flavor. Late July. 
—~ SILVER LODE (Plant Pat. No. 1023). A white-fleshed, good tex- 
tured, sweet flavored, freestone nectarine with red skin color. 
Sufficient low chilling requirement to be well suited to Southern 
California planting. $3.00 each. 
~“STANWICK. Medium, pale green with deep red cheeks; a delicious 
flavored freestone; flesh white and juicy. California’s leading 
variety. Good for drying, canning and shipping. Mid-August. 
*COMMERCIAL FRUIT GROWERS ASK FOR COMMERCIAL PRICE LIST 
PEARS 
(Planting Distance 20 to 35 Feet) 
On French Pear Root 
$1.75 Each, Bare Root* 
“ BARTLETT. Large smooth waxy yellow fruit, white flesh, sweet. The 
most popular pear. A vigorous grower producing better when 
planted with Beurre D’Anjou or Winter Nelis. 
“ BEURRE D’‘ANJOU. Good size russet yellow pear with crimson 
blush. A good eating pear ripening in October. 
\BOSC (Beurre Bosc) (Golden Russet). Long-necked, beautiful 
golden russet pear. The tender, melting, juicy flesh of rich 
aroma and flavor rates among the best in dessert qualities. 
Especially favored for baking purposes. Ships well. Mid-August. 
“\ COMICE (Doyenne du Comice). The fruits are large, roundish with 
uneven sides and thick stems. They are greenish yellow, but 
when ripe the color becomes a clear yellow, shaded crimson, and 
marked with russet spots. The flesh is fine and aromatic. Very 
popular for export. Ripens August 10. 
“FLEMISH BEAUTY. Large fruit; pale yellow, becoming reddish- 
brown at maturity. Flesh yellowish white and juicy. Excellent for 
canning. August-September. 
“KIEFFER. Fruit medium to large, oval, uniform; skin thick, tough 
and smooth, yellow. Sometimes blushed with dull pink, flesh yel- 
lowish white, coarse, crisp and juicy. October to November. 
~\SECKEL. Although the fruits are relatively small and not especially 
attractive the Seckel stands almost alone in vigor of trees, pro- 
ductiveness, and immunity to fire blight. It is one of the best 
home orchard varieties; excellent flavor, good for cooking. Ma- 
tures a month after Bartlett. 
“WINTER NELIS. A medium sized fruit of quality. Heavy producer 
and firm. Keeps well. November. 
“. DWARF PEARS 
Truly Dwarf Trees on Quince Root 
Available in the following varieties (for description of fruit see 
under Pears above). $3.00 each, Bare Root. 
Dwarf Bartlett Dwarf Bosc 
Dwarf Flemish Beauty 
PERSIMMONS* 
(Planting Distince 16 to 20 Feet) 
On Lotus Root 
Dwarf Comice 
Dwarf Seckel 
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~ FUYU. Bears young and produces heavily. A large round flattened 
fruit of smooth texture. A good eating persimmon (non astrin- 
gent) but not as nice appearing as Hachiya variety. Ripens in 
November. 
\ HACHIYA. Leading, largest and best quality persimmons. It is ob- 
long in shape, has a rather short point and skin of bright orange 
red, covered with dark blotches. Tree vigorous, upright and 
shapely. Ripens November. 
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Hachiya Persimmon 
