In 1996, Arctic Jay scored highest of all fruits in a blind taste test here at Dave Wilson Nursery. This freestone white-fleshed nectarine is richly flavored with a nice balance of acid and sugar. Ripening in the 1st to 2nd week of July, Arctic Jay sizes well (2-5/8" to 3") and colors almost completely (80% 90% red over white background). This self-fertile nectarine requires 900 to 1000 hours of winter chilling. (U.S. Plant Patent No. 9908)