Yellow-fleshed, freestone peach, for local markets. Origin: North Carolina State University, by D.J. Werner, S.M. Worthington, and L.K. Snelling; Redhaven × [NCA001, NCA002, and NCA003 bulk (Reliance × Biscoe)]; tested as NC-C3-69. USPP 12,357; 15 Jan. 2002. Tree: flower non-showy, self-fertile, very cold-hardy; blooms after Redhaven and before Contender; chilling requirement 1000 h; leaf glands reniform; moderately resistant to bacterial spot; high bud set; reliable producer. Fruit: acceptable for mid-season, averaging 6.6 cm; acceptable suture, pubescence, skin color, flesh color, and firmness; flavor and quality is excellent; firmness acceptable for local markets only; ripens 7 July, between Norman and Winblo, and 7 d after Challenger.
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