Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of plum tree which most nearly resembles the "Italian Prune" tree (unpatented). In contrast to this known tree the new variety has (a) resistance to fungal and bacterial leaf spots, (b) a more spreading growth habit, (c) larger fruit, and (d) earlier ripening fruit.

Abstract: A nectarine tree which is large, vigorous, upright to spreading, open, foliated with large to medium, lanceolate, acutely pointed leaves having a glandular, crenate margin, blooms with large pink flowers, and is a regular and productive bearer of large to medium, uniform, symmetrical, globose to oblong, freestone fruit having yellow skin overspread with red, and yellow flesh.

Abstract: An apricot tree which is large, vigorous, spreading, with a trunk and branches of medium size and medium texture, foliated with medium size, medium thick, cordate, abruptly pointed leaves having a glandular, coarsely serrate margin, flowering from small, medium length conic buds with medium size flowers, which have white petals and reddish sepals, in bloom two to three days after the Tilton (unpatented), and a regular and very productive bearer of small, uniform, symmetrical, oblong, freestone fruit having yellow skin and yellow flesh.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bartlett pear tree named ‘Russetted Bartlett’ characterized particularly by producing fruit that has the overall appearance of a typical Bartlett pear, but is somewhat larger, totally russetted at maturity, and ripens later than typical Bartlett fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Asian pear tree named ‘Peggy Pear’ characterized particularly by the globose to slightly turbinate shape of its fruit, its russet color at maturity, the thinner texture of the skin of the fruit of the ‘Peggy Pear’ compared to the skin of the fruit of its parent, the ‘A-Ri-Rang’, at maturity and its ripening at about September 20th in Yakima, Wash., which is about thirty (30) days earlier than the ‘A-Ri-Rang’ cultivar, and by the pear's hardiness, characterized in that it can be stored at 32° F. through the winter and maintain its quality until about May.

Abstract: ‘Cherry Parfait #19’ is a new variety most notably characterized by its fruit. It has the combination of a pink color and a distinct citrus flavor having highlights of lemon, grapefruit, orange and mango. The fruit is firm and crisp, but easily broken apart between the cell walls of the fruit. The ‘Cherry Parfait #19’ is a ramified type of tree with a spreading tree habit.