Peach tree ("Double Jewel")

#The present variety of peach tree was developed in the experimental orchard located at Modesto, Calif., from a cross between a selected nectarine seedling, which originated from an open pollinated Red Grand Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,060) and a genetic dwarf peach of unknown parentage which produced attractive double pink flowers and large yellow flesh peaches. We grew and maintained these seedlings under close observation and we recognized its desirable dual purpose flowering and fruiting characteristics described above and selected the variety for reproduction.

#Asexual propagation of the new and distinct variety of peach tree by budding was performed in the experimental orchard at Modesto, Calif. and shows that said characteristics come true to form and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

#The present variety relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree which is of large size, upright growth and bearing large, attractive, double pink flowers in the spring and is a regular and productive bearer of large, yellow flesh, freestone fruit ripening in late June at Modesto, Calif. The new variety is further characterized by having a high degree of attractive red skin color, uniform ripening and firm flesh with good eating quality.

#The accompanying color photographs show typical specimens of the foliage and fruit of the new variety, with the upper and lower surface of the leaves being illustrated and fruit specimens showing the exterior and a sectional view being depicted with a stone remaining in place. The illustrations were taken shortly after being picked at maturity (firm ripe) and the colors are as nearly true as reasonably possible in a color representation of this type.

#A botanical detailed description of the new distinct variety of peach tree, its fruit, flowers and foliage, as based on observations of specimens grown at Modesto, Calif., with color terminology (except those in common color terms) are in accordance with Reinhold Color Atlas by A. Kornerup and J. H. Wanscher.

#Tree:

#Size.--Large.