White-fleshed, saucer-shaped, freestone peach. Origin: North Carolina State University, by D.J. Werner and L.K. Snelling. NCN-4 × Hangchow (=saucer peach from China); tested as NC98-42; introd. 2004. USPP 17,118; 26 Sept. 2006. Tree: flower showy; blooms 7 d before Contender; chilling requirement 800 h; leaf glands reniform; high flower bud set; susceptible to bacterial spot. Fruit: moderate flesh acidity, lower than typical commercial cultivars; flesh color and quality (texture, flavor, and aroma) are excellent; firmer than most white fleshed cultivars, similar to China Pearl; 80% bright red blush; ripens 2 July, 2-3 weeks before Contender.
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