Nectarine tree (Scarlet Red)

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large, vigorous, hardy, very productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit of this clingstone nectarine tree was ready for picking around the third week of August, under the ecological conditions described. This plant resembles Regal Grand (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,751) nectarine but is distinguished therefrom by fruit which ripens approximately two days earlier and has firmer flesh, and a brighter, redder skin color. The instant fruit has an attractive, uniformly globose shape and a good, less acidic flavor.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of clingstone nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, which most nearly resembles the Regal Grand nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No.1,751) but is distinguished therefrom and an improvement thereon by bearing fruit which ripens approximately two days earlier, has a brighter, redder skin color, and is almost completely globose in shape.