Yellow-fleshed, early season, firm, sub-acid, clingstone, peach. Origin: Modesto, Calif., by Chris F. Zaiger, Gary N. Zaiger, Leith M. Gardner, and Grant G. Zaiger. Seedling of two unnamed selections. USPP 12,410 issued 12 Feb. 2002. Tree: upright; vigorous; large; medium-dense; productive; flowers showy, large, light pink, self-fertile; leaf glands reniform, medium size. Fruit: nearly globose; medium to large; red blush over golden-yellow ground color; flesh firm, moderately juicy; excellent flavor; ripens 18 May and 22 d earlier than Sweet Gem.