Peach tree

Abstract

Our new development relates to a distinct variety of peach tree. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features which are outstanding in a new variety: 1. The large size of the fruit. 2. The extreme firmness of the fruit and its good shipping and storage qualities. 3. Heavy and regular production. 4. Smooth round fruit contributing to ease of handling. 5. A high degree of attractive red skin color. 6. Excellent eating quality

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is of large size, vigorous, upright growth, and a productive and regular bearer of large size, yellow flesh, freestone fruit, maturing approximately 10 days before O'Henry Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,964); the fruit is further characterized by its high degree of red skin color, its excellent eating quality and a high degree of firmness when mature with very good shipping and storage quality.