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. The tree
having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 hours at or
below 45.degree. F. 2. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping
quality. 3. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 4. Fruit ripening in the early
maturity season. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 6. Heavy
and regular production of fruit.