Apricot tree Earlicot
OwnerChris F. Zaiger, Leith M. Gardner +2inventors
InventorsChris F. Zaiger, Leith M. Gardner, Gary N. Zaiger, Grant G. Zaiger
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Abstract
A new and distinct variety of apricot tree which has the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Early maturing fruit. 2. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality. 4. Heavy and regular production. 5. Relatively uniform ripening of fruit throughout the tree.
Claims1
A new and distinct variety of apricot tree substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous, upright growth and a productive and regular bearer of large, firm, freestone fruit with good flavor and eating quality;
- the new variety is further characterized in comparison to Flaming Gold Apricot (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,822) by maturing approximately 8 days earlier, having firmer flesh with greater handling and shipping quality.
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