Peach tree, "Ruby May"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Peach Tree which is characterized as to novelty by a date of maturity approximately May 3 through May 10 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Orosi, Calif. in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.

Having thus described and illustrated my new variety of peach tree, what is claimed as 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 Springcrest Peach Tree (unpatented) from which it was derived as a scaffold mutation, but from which it is distinguished therefrom and characterized principally as to novelty by bearing fruit which are ripe for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately May 3 through May 10 at Orosi, Calif., and which further produces a semi-freestone fruit which has a good flavor and noteworthy handling characteristics.