Peach tree "Summer Sweet"

Abstract

The present discovery is a distinct variety of peach tree which has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety: 1. Fruit with very firm white flesh having good storage and shipping qualities. 2. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Fruit with large size. 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 6. Coloring of fruit 7 to 10 days before ripening.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous upright growth and being a regular and productive bearer of large, very firm, white flesh, freestone fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized in comparison to the white flesh varieties Giant Babcock Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,353) and Redwing Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 621) as having a higher degree of attractive red skin color, firmer flesh with greater handling and shipping qualities.