Dwarf nectarine tree (Red Fantastic)

Abstract

The instant variety of nectarine tree is a new and distinct genetic dwarf variety broadly characterized by a vigorous, drooping tree which reaches six feet in height and bears clingstone fruit possessing many of the characteristics of color, size, firmness and flavor generally found in nectarine fruit produced by full size trees. The fruit ripens during the first week of August under the ecological conditions described, in the San Joaquin Valley of California, and is of large size when compared to fruit of other genetic dwarf nectarine trees. The fruit is of excellent eating and shipping quality, has extreme crispness and firmness, and has an attractive red blush and waxy skin.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of clingstone, genetic dwarf nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, which most nearly resembles Sunbonnet (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,325) a genetic dwarf nectarine, but is distinguished therefrom and an improvement thereon in bearing larger fruit comparable in size to large size fruit of full size nectarine trees, which is firmer, has a redder skin color at maturity, and a waxy skin appearance.