Peach tree (Rich May)

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree; its novelty consisting of the following unique combination of desirable features. 1. Early maturity of fruit. 2. Producing large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Heavy and regular production. 4. The ability of the fruit to stay firm 4-5 days after maturity. 5. Vigorous upright growth habit. 6. Producing firm fruit with good handling and shipping quality.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of large size early maturing, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit with good eating, shipping and storage quality; the fruit is further characterized in comparison to the variety May Crest Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,064) as maturing 4 to 5 days earlier with heavier production of larger size fruit.