Peach tree ("Double Jewel")

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is of large size, vigorous upright growth and bearing large size, attractive, double pink flowers in the spring, giving the appearance of a flowering type ornamental tree but being a productive and regular bearer of large size, yellow flesh, freestone fruit with good eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by having firm flesh, a yellow ground color which is overspread with an attractive red skin color.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous, upright growth and bearing large, showy, double, pink flowers in the spring giving the effect of an ornamental flowering tree; the tree is further characterized by being a regular and productive bearer of large, firm, yellow flesh, freestone fruit with good eating quality and attractive red skin color.