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same variety. The latter is, however, undoubtedly
a distinct kind.
The Common Elruge Nectarine ripens on a
south wall, in the end of August and beginning of
September; it will also acquire maturity on a west
wall. We have even seen, an instance of its producing
a perfectly well-grown ripe fruit in the end
of September, upon an open standard tree. This
occurred in the Garden of the Horticultural Society,
in 1827.
One of the very best and most high-flavoured
of our Nectarines ; and one of those which are most
generally cultivated. I t is very like the Violette
Native, from which it is to be known by parting
more freely from the stone, and by the channel
in its side being deeper and less pitted with little
excavations.
Leaves crenated, with reniform glands.
Flowers very small, pale dull red.
Fruit large, roundish, inclining to oval. Channel
shallow at the base, becoming gradually deeper
towards the apex. Skin deep violet, or blood-
colour, when exposed, with minute brownish specks ;
paler in the shade. Flesh whitish, melting, very
juicy, rich, and high-flavoured j a little stained with
red next the stone, from which it parts freely.
Stone middle-sized, oval, slightly pointed, p a le ;
in which it differs from the Violette Native, the
stone of which is deep red.