Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree [plum×(plum×plumcot)]; the features of the tree and its fruit are characterized by the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit practices such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Myrobalan tree (Prunus cerasifera).

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree (Prunus avium). Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Mahaleb rootstock (non-patented), grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Pruns var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95 in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Vigorous upright growth. 2. Regular and heavy production of fruit. 3. Late maturity of fruit. 4. Fruit with an attractive blush that partially covers a bright yellow ground color. 5. Large size of yellow flesh clingstone fruit. 6. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 7. Fruit with firm flesh, good storage and shipping qualities. 8. Fruit that has the ability to remain firm on the tree 12 to 14 days after maturity, (shipping ripe).

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Regular and heavy production of fruit. 2. Vigorous and upright growth. 3. Fruit having an attractive red skin color. 4. Early maturity of large size fruit. 5. Fruit with firm flesh, very good flavor and eating quality. 6. The fruit having good handling and shipping quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct interspecific tree [(Plum×Plum nectarine)×(Peach×Plum peach)]; the characteristics of the tree and its fruit are with the tree budded on Citation Rootstock (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,112), and grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., using standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Vigorous and upright growth. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive brownish red skin color. 5. Fruit having firm flesh with good handling and shipping quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica); the features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. The tree consists of the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety: 1. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 2. Fruit with firm flesh and good handling and shipping quality. 3 Mild, sweet, sub-acid fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Relatively uniform fruit throughout the tree. 6. Vigorous, upright growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree (Prunus avium) with the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit maturing in the early season. 3. Very firm fruit with good handling and storage ability. 4. The ability of the fruit to remain firm on the tree 14 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 6. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 7. A low winter chilling requirement of approximately 500 hours at or below 45° F.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation, and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety: 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit with a sweet, mild, sub-acid flavor. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Relatively uniform size fruit throughout the tree. 5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 7 to 8 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 6. A tree with a relatively low winter chilling requirement of approximately 400 to 450 hours below 45° F. 7. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica); the features of the tree and its fruit are characterized by the tree budded on Nemaguard (non-patented) rootstock, which is the primary rootstock used for peaches in California. The new peach tree was grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in the USDA hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commerical fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following combination of features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Fruit having firm flesh with good storage and shipping quality. 2. Early maturity of medium to large size fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit having a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Regular and heavy production of fruit. 5. The tree having the ability to produce commercially quality fruit in areas with only 250 to 300 winter chilling hours.

Abstract: A new and unique variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) that has the following distinct characteristics, which are desirable in a new variety. The tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh, good storage and shipping quality. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with the ability to remain firm on the tree approximately 8 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 6. Vigorous, upright growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Interspecific Tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard Rootstock (unpatented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit that has firmer flesh than standard apricots in California. 4. Produces medium to large size freestone fruit with an attractive yellow orange skin color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular fruit production. 2. Production of medium to large fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 4. Vigorous and upright growth. 5. Fruit with an attractive red flesh color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following combination of features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Vigorous and upright growth. 3. Early maturity of large, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with a mild, sweet, sub-acidic flavor with very good eating quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Citation Rootstock (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,112), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 2. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive garnet red skin color. 4. Relatively uniform size fruit throughout the tree. 5. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality. 6. Fruit holding firm on the tree 10 to 14 days after shipping ripe. 7. Fruit ripening in the late maturity season.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree (Prunus avium) that has the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. 1. Vigorous, upright growth. 2. Early maturity of firm fruit. 3. Heavy and regular production of medium size fruit. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 6. Early blooming with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 500 hours at or below 45° F. 7. The ability of the fruit to remain firm on the tree 10 days past maturity (shipping ripe).

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Heavy and regular production of large, red flesh, clingstone fruit. 2. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with firm flesh, good storage and shipping quality. 4. Fruit with a good balance between sugar and acid having high soluble solids of 15.5° Brix.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree (Prunus avium). Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Mahaleb rootstock (non-patented), grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. 1. Heavy and regular production of medium to large size fruit. 2. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 3. The ability of the fruit to hold firm on the tree 12 to 14 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality. 5. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 6. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree [plum×(plum×plumcot)]; the features of the tree and its fruit are characterized by the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit practices such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Heavy and regular production of large fruit. 2. Fruit with an attractive blue-black skin color. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with high soluble solids, averaging 19.9° Brix. 5. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Myrobalan tree (Prunus cerasifera). Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new interstock when growing cherries: 1. Decreasing the height of the cherry tree for more economical harvesting. 2. Providing earlier production of fuit when growing cherries with the new interstock variety on Citation Rootstock. 3. Increasing the number of rootstocks available for cherries. 4. Improving the opportunity to match soil type with the desired rootstock by using an interstock.