Nectarine tree

Abstract

A nectarine tree which is medium size, medium vigorous, upright-spreadng, dense, and round-topped; foliated with medium size, ovate, lanceolate, acutely pointed, smooth, medium thick, medium green leaves having a crenate margin, a petiole of medium length and thickness, and medium size, irregularly alternate, green, reniform glands positioned on petiole and base of blade; blooms from buds medium in size and length, plump, appressed, and pubescent; the flowers, of medium season, being large and pink; and the tree is a regular and productive bearer of large, uniform, symmetrical, globose-slightly ovoid, freestone fruit having yellow skin blushed with red, yellow flesh streaked with red, and a brown stone.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by late-ripening, freestone fruit in harvest approximately with the clingstone fruit of the Late Le Grand.