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The nest of the hummingbird is a masterpiece. It is about half the size of an apricot.

Hummingbird

The nest of the hummingbird is a masterpiece. It is about half the size of an apricot.

The nest of the hummingbird is a masterpiece. It is about half the size of an apricot.

Hummingbird

The nest of the hummingbird is a masterpiece. It is about half the size of an apricot.

The nest of the hummingbird is a masterpiece. It is about half the size of an apricot.

Bar-Tailed Hummingbird

The nest of the hummingbird is a masterpiece. It is about half the size of an apricot.

"Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca)."-Whitney, 1902

Apricot

"Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca)."-Whitney, 1902

A class of fruit trees belonging to the same genus as the apricot, almond, peach, and cherry, and cultivated in all countries.

Plum

A class of fruit trees belonging to the same genus as the apricot, almond, peach, and cherry, and cultivated…

"When the caterpillar wants to gnaw the edge of a leaf, it twists its body in such a way that at least one portion of the edge of the leaf is held between its legs, while the insect's jaws cut the leaf."

Looper Caterpillar Eating the Leaves of the Apricot (After Reaumur)

"When the caterpillar wants to gnaw the edge of a leaf, it twists its body in such a way that at least…

Illustration of a hemskirke apricot.

A Hemskirke Apricot

Illustration of a hemskirke apricot.

The apricot tree blooms during February, earlier than most fruit trees. Because apricot trees bloom early it is difficult to save the flowers from the destruction caused by spring winds and frosts.

Blossom of Apricot

The apricot tree blooms during February, earlier than most fruit trees. Because apricot trees bloom…

The apricot is a stone fruit, but contains less acid than most stone fruits. Unlike other fruits, there are a limited number of varieties of apricot.

Fruiting Branch of Apricot

The apricot is a stone fruit, but contains less acid than most stone fruits. Unlike other fruits, there…

Large areas of garden walls work for the cultivation of the apricot tree. The distance apart for fan shaped trees should be between fifteen and twenty feet or two feet for Cordons trees.

Method of Wall Training for the Apricot Tree

Large areas of garden walls work for the cultivation of the apricot tree. The distance apart for fan…

Apricot trees can be trained at gable ends of cottages. The apricot tree prefers walls facing south-west or west but can be grown in warm areas facing north.

Training for Apricot Trees at Gable Ends of Cottages

Apricot trees can be trained at gable ends of cottages. The apricot tree prefers walls facing south-west…

The flowers of the apricot are pink-white. The flowers grow singly and precede the leaves.

Flowers of the Apricot

The flowers of the apricot are pink-white. The flowers grow singly and precede the leaves.

The fruit buds of the apricot are borne beside the leaf-bud and also on spurs. This is similar to the peach.

Fruit Buds of the Apricot

The fruit buds of the apricot are borne beside the leaf-bud and also on spurs. This is similar to the…

Pictured are young apricots shedding the ring. This happens as the fruit begins to swell.

Young Apricots

Pictured are young apricots shedding the ring. This happens as the fruit begins to swell.

Pictured is a characteristic branch of apricot. The fruit grows close together, appearing to be in clusters.

Branch of Apricot

Pictured is a characteristic branch of apricot. The fruit grows close together, appearing to be in clusters.

Pictured are good apricot fruits. Apricots are considered as a dessert or fancy fruit.

Good Fruits of Apricot

Pictured are good apricot fruits. Apricots are considered as a dessert or fancy fruit.