Nectarine tree Jolly Red Giant

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which has the following outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Very large size freestone fruit. 2. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 3. Vigorous upright growth. 4. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 5. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 6. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, upright, vigorous growth and a productive and regular bearer of very large, firm, yellow flesh, freestone fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality; the new variety is further characterized in comparison to Red Grand Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,060) as producing larger fruit, being heavier in production, having fruit with a higher degree of attractive red skin color, which are freestone instead of clingstone.