Dwarf peach tree

Abstract

A dwarf peach tree of upright-spreading bushy compact habit, having chilling requirements slightly higher than "Bonanza". The blossoms are single to semi-single, showy, moderate sized and pink. The crop borne is heavy. The freestone fruit is about 21/2" in axial and transverse dimension and the flesh is firm, juicy, fine-grained and melting. It is characterized by a subacid flavor, and a capacity to retain its firmness and quality even somewhat beyond the full ripe state.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new variety of dwarf peach tree, substantially as illustrated and described, and having leaves with almost crenulate margins, showy pink blossoms, and freestone fruit, which has a skin of brilliant yellow overlaid with variegated strong to dark red coloration, the fruit, being especially characterized in the firm, juicy, fine-grained and melting character of its flesh, which retains these properties even somewhat beyond a fully-ripe state.