Peach tree ‘Moon Light’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach ‘Prunus persica’ tree with the following combination of unique features that are desirable in a new variety. 1. Heavy and rugular production of fruit. 2. Production of very firm, white flesh fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 3. Fruit that will stay firm on the tree 15 to 17 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Early season maturity of white flesh fruit. 6. Fruit with an attractive red skin. 7. Vigorous half-open growth.

We claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized in that the tree is large, grows vigorously with a half open shape and is a regular and productive bearer of large, early season maturing, white flesh, clingstone fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized in that it has vey firm flesh, good handling and