Nectarine tree (Tasty-Gold)

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is of large size, vigorous upright growth and the tree being a productive, regular bearer of large, yellow flesh, freestone fruit with a high degree of red skin color. The fruit is further characterized by its ability to hold firm on the tree after maturity (shipping ripe) for a period of 10 to 14 days; the maturity period being 3 to 4 days before Fibebrite Nectarine (non-patented).

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, as illustrated and described, which is a regular and productive bearer of large, yellow flesh, freestone fruit with excellent eating quality and maturing 3 to 4 days earlier than Firebrite Nectarine (non-patent); the fruit is further characterized by coloring two to three weeks before maturity, having excellent shipping and storage quality and having the ability to hold firm on the tree 10 to 14 days after maturity (shipping ripe).