August Chief

August Chief

Nectarine tree named ‘August Chief’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends May 7, 2035.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on January 23, 2035. This patent earned 104 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP27143, the photograph of August Chief printed in the patent.

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Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree ( Prunus persica var. nucipersica ). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit having a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor. 5. Firm, yellow flesh fruit with good shipping quality.

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It is claimed: 1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, ( Prunus persica var. nucipersica ) substantially as illustrated and described.

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Abstract