USPP5423P - Gardiner peach tree - Google Patents

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USPP5423P
USPP5423P US06/530,260 US53026083V US5423P US PP5423 P USPP5423 P US PP5423P US 53026083 V US53026083 V US 53026083V US 5423 P US5423 P US 5423P
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  • the new variety of peach tree was discovered by me in my orchard located near Leesburg, Va., the result of a seed planted by me in 1968.
  • peach tree was asexually propagated by budding and grafting, as performed by me in my orchard and such reproductions run true to the original tree in all respects.
  • the herein claimed variety of peach tree is of large size, vigorous, spreading in growth, and a productive and regular bearer of large size, late ripening, freestone fruit having firm, yellow flesh and a high degree of red skin color.
  • Vigor Vigorous.
  • Lenticels Medium size. Medium number.
  • Petiole Medium length.
  • Ventral surface Rounded, varies from equal to unequal.
  • Thickness Thin.
  • Flavor Subacid.
  • Cavity color Near 44C and extends into flesh.

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A variety of peach tree which is of large size, vigorous spreading growth, being a productive and regular bearer of large size, firm, yellow-flesh, freestone fruit having yellow skin substantially overspread with red. The fruit is further characterized by its good eating, canning and stowage quality.

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ORIGIN OF THE VARIETY
The new variety of peach tree was discovered by me in my orchard located near Leesburg, Va., the result of a seed planted by me in 1968.
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THE VARIETY
The present variety of peach tree was asexually propagated by budding and grafting, as performed by me in my orchard and such reproductions run true to the original tree in all respects.
SUMMARY OF THE VARIETY
The herein claimed variety of peach tree is of large size, vigorous, spreading in growth, and a productive and regular bearer of large size, late ripening, freestone fruit having firm, yellow flesh and a high degree of red skin color.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF VARIETY
The accompanying photographs show typical specimens of the foliage and fruit of my new variety, with the upper surface of the foliage being illustrated and including a fruit divided on its suture plane to reveal flesh coloration and showing a stone remaining in place.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY
The botanical details of this new and distinct variety of peach tree are as follows, with color terminology (except those in common terms) in accordance with The R.H.S. Colour Chart.
TREE
Size: Large.
Vigor: Vigorous.
Form: Spreading.
Production: Productive.
Density: Open.
Bearing: Regular.
TRUNK
Size: Stocky.
BRANCHES
Size: Stocky.
Lenticels: Medium size. Medium number.
Texture: Medium rough.
LEAVES
Size:
Average length.--6".
Average width.--11/4".
Form: Lanceolate. Acutely pointed.
Color:
Upper surface.--Near 137B.
Lower surface.--Near 138A.
Margin: Crenate.
Texture: Smooth.
Petiole: Medium length.
Glands: Not prominent.
FLOWER BUDS
Size: Small.
Length: Short.
FLOWERS
Blooming period: April 4 to April 24. Average April 14th.
Size: Small, not showy.
FRUIT
Maturity when described: Hard ripe.
Date of first picking: August 24th.
Date of last picking: September 3rd.
Size: Comparatively uniform. Large, up to one pound.
Average diameter axially.--31/4".
Average transversely in suture plane.--3".
Form: Oblong, pointed.
Suture: Very shallow, extends from base to apex.
Ventral surface: Rounded, varies from equal to unequal.
Cavity: Rounded.
Average depth.--1/4".
Average breadth.--3/4".
Apex: Short.
SKIN
Thickness: Thin.
Texture: Not tenacious to flesh.
Tendency to crack: Slight.
Down: Wanting.
Color: Yellow ground color (16B) to (16C). Red blush covering half the surface (44C) to (45C).
FLESH
Juice: Moderate.
Texture: Firm, meaty.
Ripens: Even.
Flavor: Subacid.
Aroma: Pronounced.
Eating quality: Excellent.
Canning quality: Excellent.
Color: Yellow-orange near (15C) to (17C).
Cavity color: Near 44C and extends into flesh.
STONE
Type: Freestone.
Fibers: Few, long.
Size: Medium.
Average length.--13/4".
Average width.--1".
Average thickness.--5/8".
Form: Elongated, tip short.
Base: Blunt pointed.
Sides: Mostly equal.
Surfaces: Furrowed from base to apex, pitted toward apex.
Color: Near 173B, occasionally streaked reddish purple.
Tendency to split: Slight.
USE
Fresh -- canning.
KEEPING QUALITY
Very good.

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1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree, as illustrated and described, which is a regular and productive bearer of large size, freestone fruit, with firm flesh, attractive skin, having an attractive red blush color and of good fresh eating and canning quality.
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