White-fleshed Clingstone, Semi-clingstone, Or Semi-freestone Patents (Class PLT/195)
  • Publication number: 20150366116
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supechnineteen’ is characterized by fruit with large size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20150271969
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat peach tree denominated ‘FLATDIVA’ which have fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet greenish white flesh, with a red pigmentation into and around the stone cavity, and an attractive skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on a washed red background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20150113689
    Abstract: A new peach tree variety is described and which is denominated varietally as ‘Alpine Delight’, and wherein the new peach tree variety produces fruit which are ripe for harvesting and shipment about October 2-15 under the ecological conditions prevailing near Perth, Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Oz Peach Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20140182023
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachthirty’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-white fleshed, clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately October 7 to October 17 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Publication number: 20130263341
    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 consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, white flesh fruit. 2. The tree with vigorous, upright growth. 3. Producing fruit with an attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality with a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20130263340
    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 consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 2. The tree with vigorous, upright growth. 3. Producing fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality with a low to sub acid, mild, sweet flavor. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20130152255
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early and mid season and requires about 550 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the latter part of May, with first picking on May 20, 2011. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, a balance of acid and sugar in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Publication number: 20130133114
    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 consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 2. The tree with vigorous, upright growth. 3. Producing fruit with a high degree of attractive red-orange skin color. 4. White flesh fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Producing fruit with mild, sweet, low acid flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20130074227
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ354’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of non showy flowers, large fruit that ripen in early-season, with an attractive red over color, clingstone fruit with a juicy, but firm melting texture and sweet, low acidic flavor, and excellent production of firm fruit that maintain their eating quality following cold storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Rutgers, the State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Publication number: 20130074228
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ355’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of non-showy flowers, fruit that ripen in early-season with an attractive red and greyed-purple over color and orange-white ground color, clingstone fruit with a juicy, firm nonmelting texture and sweet, slightly acidic flavor, and excellent production of firm fruit that maintain their eating quality following cold storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Rutgers, the State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Publication number: 20120227146
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat peach tree, denominated ‘FLATOP’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, and with a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality, with a slightly red pigmentation, and an attractive luminous red skin, with an orange red background. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20120180171
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach 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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Regular and heavy production of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm white flesh, good handling and shipping qualities. 4. Fruit with very good, mild, sweet flavor. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20110307983
    Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct peach tree cultivar named ‘White Diamond’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 392 (female, non-patented, unreleased genotype)בWhite River’ (male, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,159) is provided, This new peach tree cultivar can be distinguished by its late-season maturity, firm flesh, low-acid flavor, large freestone fruits and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: John R. Clark, James N. Moore
  • Publication number: 20110219491
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat white peach tree, denominated ‘FLATBELLA’, has a large flat fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright red skin color on an orange red ground. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219494
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white peach tree, denominated ‘SWEETREINE’, has a large fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright purple red skin color on a washed-pink red ground. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219493
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat white peach tree, denominated ‘FLATBEAUTI’, has a large flat fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright red skin color on an orange red ground. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219492
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white peach tree, denominated ‘SWEETREGAL’, has a large fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright purple red skin color on a washed-pink red ground. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP20750
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat peach tree, denominated ‘FLATQUEEN’, has a late evenness of maturity, a very aromatic taste and fruit is the same as ‘MAILLARFLAT’ ‘FLATPRETTY’ ‘FLATNICE’ and ‘FLATPRINCESSE’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21143
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘ASFPBF0492’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21144
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘Sweetlove’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21145
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘Sweetstar’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21157
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘Sweetprim’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21158
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘Sweetmoon’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21389
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat peach tree, denominated ‘FLATPRETTY’, has an early maturity and good fruit quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21737
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Peach tree (Prunus persica), which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachtwentyfour’, and which produces an attractively colored white-fleshed, clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 16 to May 23 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP21837
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘UFGlo’, characterized by a winter chilling requirement estimated at 400 chill units (cu). The tree is medium size, moderately vigorous, and semi-spreading in growth habit. It bears showy, pink flowers, and leaves with reniform glands. Trees of ‘UFGlo’ are self-fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops of early season fruit that are medium size (125g) for its ripening season. Fruit are uniformly firm with non-melting white flesh. Fruit are nearly round, and uniform with substantially symmetrical shape, and have an attractive 70 to 80% red skin. The fruit of ‘UFGlo’ usually ripen 10 to 14 days before ‘UFSharp’ peach in mid-May at Gainesville, Fla.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Chaparro, Wayne Sherman
  • Patent number: PP22495
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat peach tree, denominated ‘ASFPBF0796’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP22496
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat peach tree, denominated ‘ASFPBF0798’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23004
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach (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 consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous upright growth. 2. The tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a mild, sweet, low acid flavor and very good eating quality. 4. Fruit having a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP23194
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat white peach tree, denominated ‘FLATBELLA’, has a large flat fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright red skin color on an orange red ground. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23195
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white peach tree, denominated ‘SWEETREINE’, has a large fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright purple red skin color on a washed-pink red ground. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23196
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white peach tree, denominated ‘SWEETREGAL’, has a large fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright purple red skin color on a washed-pink red ground. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23197
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat white peach tree, denominated ‘FLATBEAUTI’, has a large flat fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright red skin color on an orange red ground. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23443
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct ornamental peach tree with attractive peppermint-type flowers that is well-adapted to the Southeastern United States climate. ‘Candy Cane’ has flowers with various combinations of white, pink, and red color, a well as leaves that are variegated red and green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: William Okie
  • Patent number: PP23609
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach 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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Regular and heavy production of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm white flesh, good handling and shipping qualities. 4. Fruit with very good, mild, sweet flavor. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP23669
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ354’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of non showy flowers, large fruit that ripen in early-season, with an attractive red over color, clingstone fruit with a juicy, but firm melting texture and sweet, low acidic flavor, and excellent production of firm fruit that maintain their eating quality following cold storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP23723
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, very productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the early to mid season and requires about 500 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the later part of July, with first picking on Jul. 21, 2011. The fruit is uniform, very large in size, sub-acidic in flavor, globose in shape, freestone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and good in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP23799
    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 consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 2. The tree with vigorous, upright growth. 3. Producing fruit with a high degree of attractive red-orange skin color. 4. White flesh fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Producing fruit with mild, sweet, low acid flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP23866
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early and mid season and requires about 550 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the latter part of May, with first picking on May 20, 2011. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, a balance of acid and sugar in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP23883
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ355’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of non-showy flowers, fruit that ripen in early-season with an attractive red and greyed-purple over color and orange-white ground color, clingstone fruit with a juicy, firm nonmelting texture and sweet, slightly acidic flavor, and excellent production of firm fruit that maintain their eating quality following cold storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP24141
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach 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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Firm, white flesh fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with very good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP24167
    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 consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright growth of tree. 2. Producing peento shaped fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, white flesh, very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 5. Fruit with an average Brix of 15.1°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP24420
    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 consist of the following combination of desirable features: the tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit; the tree with vigorous, upright growth; producing fruit with an attractive red skin color; fruit with very good flavor and eating quality with a low to sub acid, mild, sweet flavor; and fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP24490
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat peach tree, denominated ‘FLATOP’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, and with a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality, with a slightly red pigmentation, and an attractive luminous red skin, with an orange red background. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP25093
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach 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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 hours at or below 45° F. 3. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 4. Fruit with a mild, sweet, low acid flavor and very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 6. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP25299
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘Gulfsnow’, has a winter chilling requirement estimated at 400 chill units (cu). The tree is medium size, moderately vigorous, and semi-upright in growth habit. It bears showy, pink flowers, and leaves with globose glands. Trees of ‘Gulfsnow’ are self-fertile and regularly bear annual crops of early season fruit that are large size (185 g) for its ripening season. Fruit are uniformly firm with non-melting white flesh. Fruit are nearly round, and uniform with substantially symmetrical shape, and have an attractive 50 to 60% red skin. The fruit of ‘Gulfsnow’ usually ripen 10 days after ‘Gulfcrimson’ peach in early June at Attapulgus, Ga.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Flordia Foundation Seed Producers, University of Georgia Research Foundation
    Inventors: Thomas G. Beckman, Jose X. Chaparro, Patrick J. Conner
  • Patent number: PP25812
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach 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. The tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size, white flesh fruit. 2. The tree with vigorous, upright growth. 3. Producing fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and very good eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP25951
    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 consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm, white flesh. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 6. Fruit with good storage and handling quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP26499
    Abstract: A new peach tree variety is described and which is denominated varietally as ‘Alpine Delight’, and wherein the new peach tree variety produces fruit which are ripe for harvesting and shipment about October 2-15 under the ecological conditions prevailing near Perth, Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: OZ PEACH PTY. LTD.
    Inventor: Vincent Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP26525
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supechnineteen’ is characterized by fruit with large size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon