Peach tree "Scarlet Snow"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree with the following combination of unique features that are desirable in a new variety. 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Production of very firm, white flesh fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 3. Fruit that will stay firm on the three 7 to 10 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Late maturity of white flesh fruit. 6. Fruit with an attractive red skin blush. 7. Vigorous upright growth.

We claim: 
     
       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, late maturing, white flesh, freestone fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by having very firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality and having a white skin ground color overspread with an attractive red blush.