Origin: in Le Grand, Calif., by F.W. Anderson, Merced, Calif. Introd. in 1974. Originally introduced as Bright under plant patent 3329; 8 May 1973; assigned to Arthur Bright, Le Grand. Reintroduced by 1 Aug. 1978; reassigned to Stark Bros. Nurseries, Louisiana, Mo., in 1980 as Stark Sweet Melody. Cross of two unnamed dwarf seedlings. Tree: dwarf, 5-8 ft; vigor moderate; productive; leaf glands reniform; flowers large, showy. Fruit: large-medium; globose; skin yellow, blushed with red over about 70%; flesh yellow with red at pit cavity, freestone; good shipping qualities, for long distances, intended to compete with fruit from standard-size trees; resembles Golden Prolific, ripens 1 month before, about with Red Haven peach.
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