Origin: in Le Grand, Calif., by F.W. Anderson. Introd. in 1954. Plant patent 1247; 26 Jan. 1954; assigned to Reedley Nurseries, Reedley, Calif. Le Grand nectarine × Elberta; selected in 1949; tested as Anderson 1836. Tree: leaf glands reniform; flower large, self-fruitful. Since the introduction of Royal Hale peach in 1954, confusion has resulted because of its being called "Hale" in the trade, which is J.H. Hale. Thus, the name has been changed to Royal. Fruit: more red skin color than J.H. Hale, which it resembles; quality better than J.H. Hale; ripens 3 days earlier than J.H. Hale.
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