Peach tree "Earlirich"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree with the unique combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 2. Tree ripe fruit with very firm flesh, good shelf life and shipping quality. 3. Fruit coloring two weeks before maturity and having an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 8-10 days after picking ripe. 6. Relative uniform ripening of the fruit. 7. Having 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 a productive and regular bearer of large, very firm, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit with good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by having an attractive red skin color, good storage and shipping quality, being relatively uniform in size at maturity, holding firm on the tree 8 to 10 days after picking ripe and in comparison to Rich Lady Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,290) the new variety is 4-5 days earlier in maturity.