Apricot tree

Abstract

An apricot tree which bears freestone fruit which most nearly resembles that of the Lulu Belle (unpatented) and Early Perfection (unpatented) but which ripens approximately with the Pomo (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,192) which is normally ten days before the Royal (unpatented) or two weeks before the Tilton (unpatented) and which is characterized as to novelty by its uniformly large size for such early maturity, uniformly truncated shape with unequal sides, and the ability to maintain good condition over a protracted harvest season.

Having thus described and illustrated my new variety of apricot tree, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apricot tree substantially as illustrated and described which is characterized by branches which are relatively more brown and less red in color than the branches of other apricot trees, which bears fruit of uniformly truncated shape having uneven sides, which is of large size, which is early ripening, approximately with the Pomo, is of good eating quality resembling the Lulu Belle and Early Perfection; and is particularly characterized by the good holding quality of the fruit before harvest as well as during packing, shipping and display for sale.