Robison, a New Peach for the South

Abstract

A new peach variety, 'Robison' (Plant Pat. 2,163), has been introduced to the trade from South Carolina. This new variety was found as a chance seedling in a block of 'Dixired' peach trees owned by Mr. John B. Robison, Route 1, Greer, South Carolina, and was found to have characteristics worthy of propagation and introduction. The fruit is extremely attractive having bright red cheeks and having a bright golden ground color defused with red. It is symmetrical in shape and is smooth having smooth suture line and having less tendency to flaten than 'Rio Oso Gem'. Its flavor is sweet and mild with firm and melting flesh texture. The flesh is light yellow, tends to non-browning, and the stone is of the free type. It is not excessively red around the pit. The 'Robison' is a good and regular bearer with the tree size medium and vigor average. The blossom is large and showy and pink in color. The chilling requirement has not been accurately determined but it is indicated that it will fall in the medium group since the blooming date has been midseason. The ripening date of this peach is after 'J.H. Hale' and 'Elberta' and a few days before 'Rio Oso Gem'. It seems to fill a need for a good variety ripening at this time. Propagation rights have been consigned to Haley Nursery Company, Smithville, Tennessee.