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From: jeffw@tekecs.UUCP (Jeff Winslow)
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Subject: Re: Nectarine vs. Peach (really huge apricots)
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Date: Sat, 21-Sep-85 15:10:05 EDT
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> ``These stone fruits, or drupes, all come from a single genus in the
> rose family, Prunus, and contain a large seed surrounded by a hard coat
> composed mostly of lignin. [...]  The peach was brought to Europe in
> Roman times, and is now grown primarily in the United States, South
> Africa, and Australia. 

Speaking of which, I remember having apricots in New Zealand that were bigger
that most nectarines and approximately as juicy. It's enough to change your
whole outlook on apricots (if you don't happen to care for them). Does
anyone know if these are available in the US?

					Jeff Winslow