A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 ripening
during the early maturity season. 2. Fruit with firm, white flesh, good
handling and shipping quality. 3. Heavy and regular production of fruit.
4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good flavor and
eating quality. 6. Having a low winter chilling requirement of
approximately 200 hours.