Origin: in Harrow, Ont., Canada, by G.M. Weaver, Canada Dept. of Agr., Res. Sta. Introd. in 1968. Sunhaven selfed Cross made in 1961, selected in 1964, tested as Harrow 429. Tree: small, round; vigor moderate; hardy; productivity moderate, but consistent; tolerant to bacterial spot; flower nonshowy, salmon; leaf glands globose; recommended for Northeast and Midwest peach growing regions of Ontario. Fruit: 2 3/4 inches in diam.; round; skin yellow ground color covered with 60% bright red blush, pubescence short; flesh yellow, melting, firm, quality good, freestone; ripens early just ahead of Sunhaven, about 4 Aug. at Harrow.
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