Origin: in Wasco, Calif., by David L. Armstrong, Armstrong Nurseries, Ontario, Calif. Introd. in 1975. Plant patent applied for; to be assigned to Armstrong Nurseries. Unnamed peach selection o.p.; cross made in 1957; selected in 1964; tested as 57278-4. Tree: vase-shaped; very vigorous; very productive, regular bearer; flower small, deep pink, non-showy; leaf glands reniform. Fruit: 3 inches in diam.; slightly oblong; skin fair blush with russeting; flesh white, melting, texture fine, very juicy, freestone, quality very good; keeps well; recommended for market, shipping, dessert, home gardens; ripens mid-to late June.
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