Peach tree ("Top Crest")

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree which has the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. Early maturity of fruit (ripening 2 to 3 days before Royal April Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,411). 2. Heavy production. 3. Extreme firmness of the flesh with excellent shipping characteristics. 4. Good handling and packing characteristics due to round shape. 5. Good eating and storage quality.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous and upright growth and being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large, very firm, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit; the fruit is further characterized in comparison to Royal April Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,411), by maturing 2 to 3 days earlier, being more round in shape, having firmer flesh and greater storage and shipping characteristic.