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 `Nemagaurd` 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
being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 2. Fruit
holding firm on the tree 7 to 8 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 3.
Producing fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4.
Vigorous, upright tree growth. 5. Fruit with a mild, sweet, sub-acid
flavor. 6. Fruit with good storage and handling quality.