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Apricots and other stone fruits are among his favorites, so he’ll definitely replant when the weather is cooler and — one hopes — the ground has been refreshed by rain.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2022

Apricots are total people-pleasers in that there is a variety for everyone — firm-fleshed, tart, sweet, ooey-gooey — they’ve got it all.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2020

Apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums and grapes are expected to be in good condition this season at Pete’s U-pick in Berrien Springs.

From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2016

Apricots make a brief cameo appearance from May through July, with the peak month being June.

From US News • Apr. 17, 2013

Potted ham 0.002 Luncheon tongue 0.003 Apricots 0.007 Pears 0.003 Tomatoes 0.007 Peaches 0.004 These proportions of metal are, I say, undeserving of serious notice.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 446, July 19, 1884 by Various