A new and distinct variety of peach tree with the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety. PA0 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. PA0 2. Fruit that maintains an excellent shape, texture and appearance after being canned. PA0 3. Very firm non-melting flesh suitable for mechanical pitters for stone removal. PA0 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality both fresh and canned. PA0 5. Vigorous semi-upright growth. PA0 6. Relatively uniform maturity of firm fruit throughout the tree. PA0 7. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.

ORIGIN OF THE VARIETY 
The new present new variety of peach tree was originated by us in our 
experimental orchard located near Modesto, Calif. as a cross between 
Carolyn Peach (non-patented) and Loadel Peach (non-patented). A large 
group of these first generation seedlings were planted and grown under 
careful observation by use, during which time we recognized its distinct 
and desirable tree and fruit characteristics described above and selected 
the variety for reproduction and commercialization. 
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THE VARIETY 
Asexual reproduction of the new and distinct variety of peach tree was 
performed by budding in our experimental orchard located near Modesto, 
Calif. and shows that all characteristics run true to the original tree 
and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations. 
SUMMARY OF THE VARIETY 
The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of large size, vigorous, 
semi-upright in growth and a regular and productive bearer of large, 
non-melting, yellow flesh clingstone fruit. The fruit is further 
characterized by having very firm flesh, ripening relatively uniform 
throughout the tree, having good handling and shipping quality, and 
maintaining an excellent shape, texture and appearance after being canned. 
In comparison to its pollen parent Loadel Peach (non-patented), the tree 
is more vigorous, has heavier production, larger size fruit, firmer 
non-melting flesh and is 7 to 8 days later in maturity.

DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY 
The following is a detailed botanical description of the new and distinct 
variety of peach tree, its flowers, foliage and fruit, as based on 
observations of specimens grown in our experimental orchard located near 
Modesto, Calif., with color terminology (except those in common terms) in 
accordance with Reinhold Color Atlas by A. Kornerup and J. H. Wanscher. 
Tree: 
Size.--Large. 
Vigor.--Vigorous. 
Form.--Semi-upright, normally pruned to vase shape. 
Production.--Productive. 
Bearer.--Regular. 
Density.--Medium dense. 
Trunk: 
Size.--Medium to stocky. 
Texture.--Medium shaggy. 
color.--Grayish brown to brown (6-E-3) to (6-E-5). 
Branches: 
Size.--Medium. 
Texture.--Medium rough. 
Lenticels.--Medium number. Medium to large size. 
Color.--Brown to dull brown. 
Leaves: 
Size.--Large. Average length -- 61/4". Average width -- 11/2". 
Form.--Lanceolate. Acutely pointed. 
Texture.--Smooth. 
Margin.--Crenate. 
Petiole.--Medium length. Medium thickness. 
Gland.--Globose. Medium size. Number varies from 1 to 3. Average number 2. 
Positioned on upper portion of petiole and at the base of the leaf blade, 
usually alternate. 
Color.--Upper surface -- green to dark green (27-F-4) to (27-F-8). Lower 
surface -- grayish green to green (26-E-4) to (26-E-6). 
Flower buds: 
Size.--Medium. 
Form.--Plump. 
Pubescence.--Pubescent. 
Flowers: 
Size.--Small -- non-showy. 
Blooming period.--Mar. 1, 1992 to Mar. 8, 1992. Varies slightly with 
climatic conditions. 
Pollen.--Present. 
Color.--Pink -- fades to light pink at petal fall. 
Fruit: 
Maturity when described.--Firm ripe. 
Date of first picking.--Jul. 10, 1992. 
Date of last picking.--Jul. 14, 1992. 
Size.--Large. Average diameter axially -- 27/8" to 31/8". Average 
transversely in suture plane -- 27/8" to 31/8. 
Suture.--Shallows, distinct, extends from base to apex. 
Ventral surface.--Slightly lipped at suture line. 
Form.--Nearly globose, slightly flattened at stem end. 
Base.--Retuse. 
Cavity.--Rounded, slightly elongated in suture plane. Average depth -- 
5/8". Average breath -- 1". 
Apex.--Usually rounded, varies from slight pistil point to slight 
depression. 
Flesh: 
Texture.--Very firm, non-melting. 
Ripens.--Even. 
Juice.--Light to moderate. 
Flavor.--good. 
Eating quality.--Good. 
Aroma.--Light. 
Color.--Yellow to butter yellow -- (3-A-6) to (4-A-5). 
Skin: 
Thickness.--Medium. 
Texture.--Medium. 
Tendency to crack.--None. 
Down.--Moderate. 
Color.--Light yellow ground color -- (3-A-5) to (4-A-4) very slight red 
blush (9-A-5) to (9-A-6). 
Stone: 
Type.--Clingstone. 
Size.--Large. Average length -- 11/2'. Average breadth -- 11/4". Average 
thickness -- 5/8". 
Form.--Oval. 
Base.--Varies from round to straight. 
Apex.--Varies from round to slight point. 
Surface.--Irregularly furrowed toward apex, pitted toward base. 
Tendency to split.--Very slight. 
Color.--Light brown to reddish brown (8-D-7) to (9-D-7). 
Use: Canned. 
Keeping quality: Good. 
Shipping quality: Good. 
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The new and distinct peach tree, its flowers, foliage and fruit herein 
described may vary in slight detail due to climatic, soil conditions and 
cultural practices under which the variety may be grown, the present 
description is that of the variety grown under the ecological conditions 
prevailing near Modesto, Calif.