Peach tree "Snow Dance"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree; its novelty consists of the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety: 1. Early maturity of large size fruit. 2. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 3. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality. 6. The ability of the fruit to hold firm on the tree 4 to 5 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 7. Vigorous, upright growth habit.

I 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 productive and regular bearer of large, firm, white flesh, clingstone fruit with a mild, sub-acid, sweet flavor with good eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by having good handling and shipping quality, holding firm on the tree 4 to 5 days after maturity and, in comparison to the white flesh Sugar May Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,034), the fruit is approximately 13 days earlier in maturity.