Nectarine tree

#The herein claimed variety of nectarine tree was originated by me in my experimental orchard located near Modesto, Calif., as a second generation seedling of a cross between a seedling of Red Grand Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,060) and Red June Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,044). I maintained the selection under careful and continual observation during which time I recognized its distinct and desirable characteristics described above and selected the variety for reproduction.

#The present variety was asexually propagated by grafting and budding, as performed at Modesto, Calif., shows that said characteristics come true to form and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagation.

#My new variety relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which bears yellow flesh, clingstone fruit, characterized as to its novelty by early ripening; ripening in late May in Modesto, Calif. The maturity date being 4 to 5 days earlier than the nectarine Red June, (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,044). My new variety is also characterized by having a high degree of red skin, uniform ripening, and a high degree of firmness. The attractive skin color, good flavor and shipping quality makes this variety a desirable nectarine for the commercial fruit industry.

#The accompanying photographs show typical specimens of the foliage and fruit of my new variety, with upper and lower surfaces of the foliage being illustrated and exterior and a sectional view of the fruit being shown. The illustrations were taken shortly after being picked at maturity (shipping ripe) and the colors are as nearly true as reasonably possible in a color representation of this type.

#The following is a detailed description of the foliage and fruit of my new variety, as based upon observations of specimens grown at Modesto, Calif., with color terminology in accordance with Reinhold Color Atlas by A. Kornerup and J. H. Wanscher.

#Tree:

#Size.--Medium to large.