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[Steven Covacci <filtertitle@aol.com>]

Group:
I am planting an apricot (P. armeniaca) cv. Jerseycot.  I have a select 
seedling of Manchurian apricot (P. armeniaca var. mandshurica).  I understand 
that Manchurian apricot is very good for drying and has a strong flavor, from 
what I hear; and is great for making jam.Perhaps it can serve as a pollinator 
for my Jerseycot true apricot; I've seen a lone apricot produce no fruit for 
lack of a pollinator, I suspect - I'm not sure if that's the case with cv. 
Jerseycot.
Flavor-wise, is there any great benefit to growing Manchurian apricot for 
home consumption if you live in a zone where regular apricot (P. armeniaca) 
can be grown?
Also, to pollinate regular apricot, will 'Veteran' peach and/or sour cherry 
work?
Thanks,
Steve; NJ 6b/7a