Nectarine tree (87-101)

Abstract

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

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, particularly characterized by freestone fruit in harvest about one week later than the fruit of the Summer Grand.