Origin: in Blacksburg, Va., by George D. Oberle and R.C Moore, Virginia Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1952. (P.I. 43143 × unnamed V.P.I. peach seedling) × (P.I. 63973 × an unnamed V.P.I. peach seedling); cross made in 1936 by R.C Moore; first fruited in 1940; tested as V.P.I. 19. Tree: vigorous; productive; flowers showy. Fruit: about 2 inches in diam. and length, nearly round, with halves tending to be unequal; skin bright red, attractive finish; flesh white, moderately firm, flavor mild, quality good, freestone; keeps well in cold storage; ripens 10-14 days before Elberta peach; resembles Nectaheart.
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