Peach tree - N.J. F-2 cultivar

Abstract

A new and distinct peach variety which originated by the crossing of an unnamed New Jersey seedling No. 602903 with pollen from the Pallas variety is provided. The freestone fruit of the new variety has a highly blushed red skin and a distinctive configuration which is vertically compressed and oblate. The flesh is fine and tender and of mild and delicate flavor. The variety has exhibited resistance to common bacterial leaf spot, and the fruit buds have exhibited exceptionally good winter hardiness.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by (a) the abundant formation of highly blushed red skinned fruit having a distinctive vertically compressed oblate configuration and freestone white flesh of mild flavor, (b) a vigorous and spreading growth habit, (c) exceptional winter hardiness of the fruit buds, and (d) improved tolerance to bacterial leaf spot.