A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree. The following features of
the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on
`Nemaguard` Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil
with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto,
Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as
pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty
consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit
with a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor. 2. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 3.
Heavy and regular production of fruit. 4. Fruit with firm flesh, good
handling and storage quality. 5. Fruit with a high degree of attractive
red skin color.