A cold-hardy, disease-resistant peach for early season. Origin: Harrow, Ontario, Agriculture Canada, by R.E.C. Layne. Cresthaven × Harbinger. Selected in 1974; tested as HW254; introd. in 1996. Protected under Canadian Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. Tree: winter hardy; similar to Harrow Diamond in hardiness; tolerant to perennial canker; reniform leaf glands; flower nonshowy. Chilling requirement estimated at 850 h. Fruit: medium; 6.3 cm diameter; round, firm; yellow flesh; 80% red blush; semi-free; ripens 42 days before Elberta.