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Peach tree (June Maid) |
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Peach tree (June Maid)
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| Inventor: |
Zaiger |
| Date Issued: |
May 21, 1985 |
| Application: |
06/445,445 |
| Filed: |
December 13, 1982 |
| Inventors: |
Zaiger; Chris F. (Modesto, CA)
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| Primary Examiner: |
Bagwill; Robert E. |
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| U.S. Class: |
PLT/197 |
| Field Of Search: |
Plt/43 |
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| Abstract: |
A new variety of peach tree which is of large size, vigorous upright growth and a regular productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit that have a high degree of red skin color. The fruit is further characterized by its good eating quality and having firm flesh with the ability to ship to long distance markets. |
| Claim: |
The following is claimed:
1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree as illustrated and described, which is large size, upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of firm yellow flesh,clingstone fruit with good eating and shipping quality; the fruit is further characterized by having a high degree of attractive red skin color and ripening with Gemfree Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,409), but having more consistant production andfewer split pits. |
| Description: |
ORIGIN OF THE VARIETY
The herein variety of peach tree was developed by me in my experimental orchard near Modesto, Calif. as a first generation seedling of a cross between Fayette Peach (Unpatented) and May Grand Nectarine, (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794). Theselection was made from a large group of seedlings and maintained under careful and continual observation during which time I recognized its distinct and desirable characteristics and selected the variety for reproduction.
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THE VARIETY
The present variety of peach tree was asexually reproduced by budding as performed by me in my experimental orchard, located in Modesto, Calif., shows that such reproductions run true to the original tree in all respects.
SUMMARY OF THE VARIETY
My new variety relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree of large size, with vigorous, upright growth and a regular and heavy bearer of large size early maturing, yellow flesh clingstone fruit having firm flesh with a high degree of redskin color. The fruit ripening and harvested in the same maturity season as Gemfree Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,409).
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VARIETY
The accompanying photographic illustrations show typical specimens of foliage and fruit of my new peach variety, with upper and lower surfaces of the foliage, an exterior view of the fruit showing shape and skin color, and a fruit divided on itssuture plane to reveal flesh coloration and showing the stone remaining in place. The illustrations were taken shortly after being picked at maturity (shipping ripe) and the colors are as nearly true as reasonable possible in a color representation ofthis type.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY
The following is a detailed bontanical description of the new and distinct variety of peach tree, its foliage and fruit, based upon observations of specimens grown at Modesto, Calif., with color terminology (except those in common terms) inaccordance with Reinhold Color Atlas, by A. Korneruf and J. H. Wanscher.
TREE
Size: Large.
Vigor: Vigorous.
Form: Upright.
Production: Productive.
Density: Medium dense.
Bearing: Regular bearer.
TRUNK
Size: Medium stocky.
Texture: Shaggy.
BRANCHES
Size: Medium stocky.
Lenticels: Medium size. Medium number.
Texture: Smooth to medium rough.
LEAVES
Size Large.
Average length.--71/4".
Average width.--13/4".
Form: Lanceolate.
Margin: Crenate.
Color:
Upper surface.--Green (29-F-6) to (29-F-8).
Lower surface.--Grayish green (29-E-5) to (29-E-6).
Texture: Smooth.
Petiole: Medium length.
Glands: Small to medium size. Average number 4, alternate, position on base of leaf blade and upper portion of petiole. Reniform.
FLOWER BUDS
Size: Medium size. Medium length.
Form: Plump.
Pubescence: Pubescent.
FLOWERS
Size: Large, showy.
Blooming period Feb. 28, 1980 to Mar. 8, 1980, varies slightly with climatic conditions.
FRUIT
Maturity when described: Hard ripe.
Date of first picking: June 14, 1980.
Date of last picking: June 20, 1980.
Size: Comparatively uniform. Large.
Average diameter axially.--27/8"
Average transversely in suture plane.--25/8".
Form: Uniform, nearly globose.
Suture: Distinct, extends from base, discontinues at apex.
Ventral surface: Rounded to slightly lipped.
Cavity: Nearly rounded, slightly elongated in suture plane.
Apex: Rounded to retuse.
SKIN
Thickness: Medium.
Texture: Medium.
Tendency to crack: None.
Down: Moderate.
Color: Bright yellow ground color -- (4-A-7) to (5-A-7) overspread with red -- (8-B-7) to (9-C-7).
FLESH
Juice: Moderate.
Texture: Firm, meaty.
Ripens: Even.
Flavor: Mild.
Color: Yellow (4-A-6) to dark yellow (4-A-8).
USE
Dessert. Market -- local and long distance.
KEEPING QUALITY
Good.
SHIPPING QUALITY
Very Good.
The peach tree and its fruit herein described may vary in slight detail due to climatic and soil conditions under which the variety maybe grown; the present description of that of the variety grown under ecological conditions prevailing atModesto, Calif.
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