USPP1955P - Peachtree - Google Patents

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June 28, 1960 J. RQSTETLER PEACH TREE Filed Sept. 22, 1959 Plant Pat. 1,955

A T TORJVE'YS' United, SEES Patent r Plant Pat. 1,955 Patented June.28, 1960 r 1,955 7 PEACH TREE,

larnes Robert Stetler, Ashfield, Pa, Iassignor to Edgar H. Kemp and'Hotner S. Kemp, trading as Bountiful Ridge Nurseries, Princess Anne, Md, coparm'ers Fil d sept.,22,-1,9 9,.Se N Claim- (C 47-75 I The present invention relates to a new andldistinct variety of peach tree which was discovered by me on my ripens about days after that of the variety-Redwid' (Plant Patent No. 1,661),- at least several days before the fruit of the variety Cardinal (unpatented), about 10 days earlied than Erly-Red-Fre (Plant Patent No. 320), gandalatqleast 20 ,fdays earlier than Red H-aven (un- 1 pat nt d); I

Asexual reproduction of my new varietyyby budding,

- as performed at Ashfield, Pennsylvania, and also at Princess Anne, Maryland, shows that the foregoing characteristics andfdistinctions come true to, form c-and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations. .1

The accompanying drawingv shows; typical specimens of the foliage and fruit of my new yflifi ty as .depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to make the same in a color illustration of this character, said "fruit being shown-in elevation and also incross-section,

with one half-section exposin'g the cavity and the other half-section exposing thestone seated in the cavity, and the foliage'specimens depicting both the upper and under surfaces of typical leaves. i

The following is a detailed description of the new variety, with color terminologyin accordance with Maerz and Paul Dictionary of Color, except where general color etc. When engaged in the canning and preserving operations, it was my general practice to discard the seeds, and other waste by depositing the same in my garden area on the farm, and apparently as the result of this, a number of seedlings grew up in this area, one of which was discovered by me near the edge of the garden in close proximity to a cherry tree. Except for this latter seedling, the others were cut down and destroyed in order to avoid undue interference with cultivation of the garden. Since the one near the cherry tree was not in the way, it was allowed to grow, and as it developed, it began to bear fruit which appeared to be interesting and rather unique. Accordingly, the cherry tree was pruned away in order to allow more room for the peach tree, and the peach tree was carefully preserved and kept under observation. Later, I ascxually reproduced the same by budding and had other plants propagated on my behalf by budding, the latter being grown in Princess Anne, Somerset County,

' Maryland.

varieties of which I am aware, as evidenced by the following unique combination of characteristics which are outstanding in the new variety:

(1) An exceptionally vigorous habit of growth;

(2) Good hardiness;

(3) Good disease resistance;

(4) Good productivity;

(5) Self-fertility;

(6) An unusually early fruit-bearing habit] (7) A very high fruit color (good Golden Yellow, almost entirely covered with Brilliant Red);

(8) An unusually earlyfruit-ripening habit;

(9) Large fruit size; a r

(10), Good flavor of the fruit; and

(11) Good shipping and storage qualities of the fruit.

In comparison with other varieties, the fruit'of my new variety somewhat resembles that of Red Haven from a color viewpoint, but more closely resembles Golden Jubilee in shape. However, the fruit is definitely distinguishable from both of these varities, and to the best of my belief, ripens much earlier than any prior yellow fireestone peach. For example, the fruit of the new variety terms of ordinary dictionary significance are obvious:

(Observations made fronifspecimens grown at Princess respectively.

Tree: Large; vigorous; upright; dense; round-topped;

hardy; productive; regular bearer.

Trunk.Stocky; medium smoothness. V Branches. Stocky; smooth; glossy. Color-l-year wood-Titian, Plate 13, Color J-12; old wood- Brown, Plate 14, Color G-8. Lenticles-medium number; mediumsize. Leaves-Medium thickness; smooth. Size-large; length-from 7 to 7% inches; width-from 1 /2 to 2 inches. Shape-oval, lanceolate; acutely pointed. Colorupper side-Cedar Green, Plate 23, Color L'-5; under side-Green, Plate 23, Color L-2. Margincrenate; coarsely serrate. Petiole mediurn thickness. Glands-usually 2 on one side and 1 on the other, opposite, medium size, reniform, located at the base of the leaf; color-green. Stipules-none. Flower buds: Hardy; large; long; plump; free; very slight pubesence. Flowers: Dates of first and full bloomabout April 2 and April 5, respectively; medium earliness.

Size.-Medium. Col0r.--Pink, Plate 1, Color C-1. Fruit: Maturity when described-Eating-ripe. Date- June 30.

Transverse diameter in suture planeabout 2% inches. Diameter at right angles to suture plane about 2 inches.

Form-Uniform; symmetrical; oblong; narrowly ovoid; compressed laterally toward suture. Suture-An inconspicuous line; shallow; extends from base; has slight depression beyond pistil'point. Ventral surface.- Rounded; lipped' toward apex throughout both sides; lips equal.

Cavity.Abrupt; elongated in suture plane, with suture showing on both sides. Depth-from about inch to about /2 inch. Breadth-from about a inch to about inch. Markingsnone. Bum-Rounded. Apexqshort; mamrniform; rounded; oblique pistil point, Stem-Medium thickness; gl-abrous; strong adherence mustardnape-nag; About-June'26 and lune 30,

Size.'Medium; Axial diameterabout 2% inches. 7 '7 tostone. Lengthf'rom about inch'to about /2 inch. e f Skin.-Medium thickness; medium: toughness; astringent; free; no tendency to crack in dry season. Color- Cadmium Y P, Plate 9, Color L-8, covered almost entirely with Flash Red, Plate -3, Color I K41 Down scant; short; does not roll up when --;;-rubbed.

Flesh. "-Coloryel1ow, streaked withred throughout. Surface of pit c avity.Color-yellow, with pale yellow fibres. Y Amydgtzlinu-Wanting. Juice-Abundant; rich. 7 v

Texture-Finn; fine; meaty; melting. 1 Fibers-Few, fine; tender. Ripens.-Evenly. Flavo'r.'Suhacid; mild. Ardm'zr.'Distinet.

Eating quizlity-I-Good.

Stone: Free; parts from flesh smoothly, but retains short fibre-like threads'along ridges. 7

Size. -,Srnall. 7 Length about 1 /2 inches. Breadth-about /3 inch. Thickness-about inch. Form'.Elliptical. Base-Straight. 7 Hilum.,-Narrow; oval.

Apex.Acute.

Sides.-Unequal; curved on right side. Surface-Regularly furrowed near base toward apex; ridged near base toward apex; pitted throughout.

Ridg'es.-Rounded toward base.

Pita-Elongated.

Ventral edge.-Thin; with wing toward base.

Dorsal edge.Narrow; with shallow, narrow groove toward base.

Ridges on either side.Interrupted.

Disease resistance: Good resistance to fungus diseases such as bacteriosis (bacterial spot), mildew, brown rot and stricture canker, as determined from comparison with other varieties grown under comparable cultural conditions at Princess Anne, Maryland.

Insect resistance: Goodresistance to Oriental moth, curculia, and coddling moth, as determined from comparison with other varieties grown under comparable cultural conditions, at Princess Anne, Maryland.

Use: Market; local; dessert; culinary; canning.

Keeping quality: Good.

Shipping quality: Good.

I'claim:

A new and distinct variety of peach tree of the yellow freestone fruit-bearing class, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of an exceptionally vigorous habit of growth, good hardiness, good disease resistance, selffertility, good fruit productivity, an unusually early fruitbearing habit, a very high fruit color of good Golden :Yellow almost entirely covered with Brilliant Red, an

unusually early fruit-ripening habit, large fruit size and good flavor, and good shipping and storage qualities of the fruit.

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