Peach tree "May Sun"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is characterized by a date of maturity of approximately May 20 to May 25 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Del Rey, Calif., in the central part of the San Joaquin Valley of California, and which further is distinguished as to novelty by producing fruit which have a noteworthy flavor and desirable handling characteristics.

Having thus described my new variety of peach tree, what is new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree substantially as illustrated and described and which is somewhat similar to the June Lady Peach Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,022), from which it was derived as a chance seedling but from which it is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by bearing fruit which are ripe for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately May 20 through May 25 at Del Rey, Calif., and which further displays the desirable trait of being responsive to the cultural practice of girdling and produces fruit having desirable handling and shipping characteristics.