P.F. 17 peach tree

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 2. Blossoms are partially non-showy when in full bloom. 3. A substantially spheroidal fruit with an attractive red skin coloring over a majority of the surface. 4. A late maturing fruit of good taste. 5. A late maturing (after maturity of Redhaven peach) fruit of good storage and shelf life.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct varity of peach tree substantially as illustrated and described as large size, vigorous and upright in growth and a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh freestone fruit with good flavor and eating quality; and being further characterized by a partially showy blossom of about 3/4" diameter when in full bloom, said fruit at maturity being of substantially spheroidal shape with firm flesh and a red skin color cover 80% of the fruit, said maturity occurring about 15 days after maturity of the Redhaven peach.