Lorna
A deep orange-colored apricot. Twice as big as the Castlebrite. The fruit is
freestone, with the fruit pit held tightly between the fruit cheeks. The fruit
flesh is dense, juicy, and finely textured. It does have a potential for fruit
cracking which is most severe when rainfall occurs during the period immediately
before the harvest. Ripens mid to late May.
Patterson
It ripens approximately 10 days before Tilton and is a heavy producer. It is
good for freezing, drying, and fresh market. Has exceptional canning characteristics
and flavor. Large, highly colored fruit with firm flesh. Consistent, heavy producer.
A very popular commercial variety.
Robada
(U.S.P.P.# 9890)
A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, characterized by fruit with an unusually
large amount of red skin color in the form of a bright red blush, fruit with
good flavor and high eating quality, self-compatible flowers which require no
cross-pollination, and fruit with firm flesh giving good handling and shipping
qualities.
Royal
Blenheim
Yellow to orange-yellow fruit is medium-large with an orange flesh that is freestone,
juicy and aromatic. Flavor is sweet and sprightly with a firm texture. It is
equally valuable for canning, drying, or fresh use. Early blooming. Self-fertile.
Tree is very productive and can be used as a pollinizer.
