Nectarine tree (Kism Grand)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, very productive and regular bearing tree, the fruit of which ripens about five days earlier than the Late LeGrand variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,038) under the ecological conditions described. The fruit is a clingstone of good eating quality with abundant, rich juice and is of good keeping and shipping quality. The fruit is of large size and attractive, globose form, and has a waxy skin with good red color at picking.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of clingstone nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, which most nearly resembles the Late Le Grand nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,035) but is distinguishable therefrom and an improvement thereon in that the tree is more vigorous and its fruit ripens around five days earlier, has a smooth surface substantially free of russets, a redder color when picking ripe, and a better eating quality.