Tuesday, May 15^th -76    Reference:  May Fire -82

BRADFORD FARMS 2007 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Note:  2007 had plenty of chill.  Low-chill varieties appear a little later this year compared to the ones of higher chill.

Key:  LC = Low Chill       NM = Non-melting

This Week and Last Week:  PEACHES AND NECTARINES

0P448	YN -89 vLC	Excellent color, flat shape, ok flavor, medium firmness, 88’s in the breeding grounds, a few apex splits.
0P350	YP -87 vLC	Large peach, medium color and firmness, good flavor, round shape,
60P221	YN -86 vLC	Excellent color, good shape, firm, nice flavor, size to be determined.
28C6 + Table	YN -85 vLC	Excellent color, flat shape, good flavor, 84’s in the breeding grounds, pretty firm.
Mayfire	YN -82	Reference.
12G873 May Princess	YP –82 vLC NM ~300 hours	Very early peach with FIRM non-melting texture, very low chill, round and very flat shape, nice color, good flavor, size?  70’s & 64's in our breeding grounds – some split pits for the very first time in 2007, both here and commercially.
1P134 1P144 1P162	YN -82 vLC	3 new selections that are very low chill, flat in shape, nice color, medium in firmness and size needs to be determined.
29C524 Table	YP -79 LC	64’s on a baby tree, good crop, nice color, firm, elongated shape.
0P613	WN -78 mLC	Sub-acid white nectarine with average flavor and size, oblong shape, firm, some internal splits.
0P778	YN -78 LC	Nice color, clean, very firm, size?

PREVIEW

12G641 Spring Princess	YP –70 vLC ~200 hours	Preview:  GIANT size with a good crop, very low chill, excellent flat shape, great flavor, color is only average this season – better last year.
6M86	YN  -70 LC NM?	Looks very good now – see next week.
May Pearl I 30P484	WNC –70 LC	Early white nectarine – about 1 week away.

Apricot:  Preview 19P422 –64 Self-fertile, excellent crop, very clean.

BRADFORD FARMS 2007 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Note: 2007 had plenty of chill. Low-chill varieties appear a little later this year compared to the ones of higher chill.

Tuesday, May 22^nd -69 Reference: Rose Bright -63

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week and Last Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

28C6	YN -85 vLC	Excellent color, flat shape, good flavor, 84’s in the breeding grounds, pretty firm.
Mayfire	YN -82	Reference.
12G873 May Princess	YP –82 vLC NM ~300 hours	Very early peach with FIRM non-melting texture, very low chill, round and very flat shape, nice color, good flavor, size? 70’s & 64's in our breeding grounds – some split pits for the very first time in 2007, both here and commercially.
0P262	YN -74 vLC ~250 hours	Excellent red color, flat low-chill type shape, firm, good flavor, nice size for baby tree, very few cracks, some freckles.
*0P373	YN -74 vLC ~250 hours	Excellent red color, flat low-chill type shape, firm, good flavor, very large size for baby tree (64’s), very clean with no cracks and a very few apex pulls, almost no freckling.
0P451	YN -73 Vlc ~250 hours	Excellent dark red color, flat low-chill type shape, firm, good flavor, nice size for baby tree (70’s 64’s), light freckles.
0P461	YN -75 vLC ~250 hours	Excellent red color, flat low-chill type shape, firm, good flavor, nice size for baby tree (70’s), very few cracks, few freckles.
5P83	YPSA -72	Sub-acid yellow flesh peach, pleasant flavor with 15 brix, good size on young tree, excellent shape and color.
May Pearl I 30P484	WNC –70 LC ~450 hours	Early white nectarine, medium size, 72’s 64’s 80’s commercially on young trees, pretty clean with minimal cracking, good flavor with 14-17 brix, a little acid, nice color with a few freckles, medium firmness.
12G641 Spring Princess	YP –70 vLC ~200 hours	GIANT size with a good crop, 48’s 56’s 42’s commercially, very low chill, excellent flat shape, great flavor, color is only average this season – better last year. Color can be helped with foil.
*6M86	YN -70 LC	Excellent shiny full red color, blunt nose, 72’s here - larger down south, very firm, good flavor, low chill ~ 400 hours.

Preview:

8G372	YP -68 NM	Overcropped this year – looks later and smaller than it was last 2 years.
29C113 May Pearl II	WN -63 mLC	Similar to May Pearl I, but one week later – almost ready.
Rose Bright	YN -63 525 hours	One week away.

Apricots:

19P518	-70	Need a pollinator. Medium to large size, firm, nice shape, full golden orange with slight blush, good crop, juicy, sweet, 19 brix, no cracks, but some fog spots on lower fruit.
19P422	-68	Self-fertile! Very large with a great crop, firm, good color with slight blush on some, near perfection cosmetically, average flavor with 15 brix.
Castlebright	-64	Reference.
Goldenblush 18P989	-64	Preview.

BRADFORD FARMS 2007 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, May 29^th -62 Reference: Rose Bright -63

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week and Last Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

5P83	YPSA -72	Sub-acid yellow flesh peach, pleasant flavor with 15 brix, good size on young tree, excellent shape and color. LAST WEEK – MISSED AT SHOWING.	Past
May Pearl I 30P484	WNC –72 LC ~450 hours	Early white nectarine, medium size, 72’s 64’s 80’s commercially on young trees, pretty clean with minimal cracking, good flavor with 14-17 brix, a little acid, nice color with a few freckles, medium firmness.	Done
*6M86 Table	YN -70 LC	Excellent shiny full red color, blunt nose, 72’s here – 64’s 56’s down south, very firm, good flavor, low chill ~ 400 hours. STILL FIRM AND VERY ATTRACTIVE.	Last Look
1P62	YP -68	Excellent shape, dark color, good flavor, good size on baby tree, firm?
7P622 table	YPSA -68	Excellent shape, dark color, firm, medium size, ok flavor.
0P80	YP -66 vLC	Sequel to Spring Princess – 48’s on baby tree with full color & same shape.
29C113 May Pearl II	WN -66 mLC	Similar to May Pearl I, but one week later – sweet, firm, excellent color, medium size only – 64’s on strong wood.
10G419	WP -65	Excellent shape, firm, nice color, flat nose, sweet 17 brix, slight acid, baby tree.
42P109	YPCSA -64	Nice color, 56’s, firm, 15 brix, a little pointy, crop?
Rose Bright	YN -63 525 hours	Reference – Large size commercially, excellent color, firm, good crop, nectarine flavor.
9G491	YPSA -62	Nice size on baby tree 64’s, 15 brix, nice color & shape.
29C17 Ivory Duchess	WP -62 mLC	Very nice flavor, good color, firmness good, 56’s & 48’s on strong limbs, pointed this year, 14-15 brix.
7G1	WN -60	Very good this year. Big crop, nice size, sweet with slight acid, good color, ok firm.
8P1239	WN -60	Good size, full color, very firm, nice flavor.
8P684	YPCSA -60	Perfect shape, firm, dark color, good crop, ok flavor, 14 brix, good size.
48P179	WN -58	Large when not overcropped 64’s on small tree, 16 brix, firm, clean, nice shape.
13G305	WN -58	Preview – few days to go.

MELTING PEACHES:

12G641 Spring Prin.	YP –70 vLC ~200 hours	GIANT size with a good crop, 48’s 56’s 42’s commercially, very low chill, excellent flat shape, great flavor, color is only average this season – better last year. Color can be helped with foil. LAST LOOK – IMPRESSIVELY LARGE.	Last Look
30C222	YP -60 mLc	Nice shape, firm, medium color so far, ok size – grows right at last 56’s here, excellent flavor, good crop on original tree.
35P505	YP -56	Crimson Princess. Good crop, size, ok color, firm, good flavor.

NON-MELTING EARLY PEACHES

12G873 May Princess	YP –82 vLC NM ~300 hours	Very early peach with FIRM non-melting texture, very low chill, round and very flat shape, nice color, good flavor, size? 70’s & 64's in our breeding grounds – some split pits for the very first time in 2007, both here and commercially.	Done
11G132	YP -76 NM	Follow-up to 12G873 with heavy crop, good size on top strong hangers, good flavor, dark red color, some pointed and irregular size.	Last Look
8G372	YP -68 NM	Overcropped this year – looks later and smaller that it was last 2 year. Excellent shape, color, firmness and flavor – some good size at top on strong hangers.
11G178	YP -60 NM	Large, firm, ok color, good crop.
8G454	YP -56 NM	Preview – large.
8G462	YP -50 NM	Later.
38P206	YP -38 NM	Much later.

Apricots:

19P518	-68	Needs a pollinator. Medium to large size, firm, nice shape, full golden orange with slight blush, good crop, juicy, sweet, 19 brix, no cracks, some fog spots on lower fruit.
19P422	-68	SELF-FERTILE! Very large with a great crop, firm, good color with slight blush on some, near perfection cosmetically, average flavor with 15 brix – still plenty on tree.
45P1086	-68	SELF-FERTILE. Medium size, excellent flavor, nice crop, firm, good cosmetics, some red.
19C133 Table	-65	Fantastic red blush, excellent shape, 20 brix, good crop, strong flavor with sugar, good size, and dark orange internally.
17C130 Table	-63	Excellent flavor, some red but light background color, firm, ok size, 19 brix.
Castlebright	-64	Reference.
19C118 Table	-63	Nice color with red blush, juicy, 19 brix, ok crop, medium size.
Goldenblush 18P989	-62	Red blush, 15-17 brix for a nice flavor, firm, large 2.4” 63mm, very pretty cosmetically, only 3/4 of a crop. Needs 19P422 or other early bloomer as a pollinator.

BRADFORD FARMS 2007 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, June 5^th -55 Reference: Diamond Pearl -52

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week and Last Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

42P109	YPCSA -64	Nice color, 56’s, firm, 15 brix, a little pointy, average crop, still pretty nice.
29C512	YNSA -64 LC	Firm, flat nose, excellent color, good flavor, 17 brix – should have shown last week.	**
Rose Bright	YN -63 525 hours	Reference – Large size commercially, excellent color, firm, good crop, nectarine flavor – still firm.
29C17 Ivory Duchess	WP -62 mLC	Very nice flavor, good color, firmness good, 56’s & 48’s on strong limbs, pointed this year, 14-15 brix.
7G1	WN -60	Very good this year. Big crop, nice size, sweet 17 brix with slight acid, good color, ok firm – last look.
8P684	YPCSA -60	Perfect shape, firm, dark color, good crop, ok flavor, 14 brix, good size – last look.
And the winner is: 13G305	WN -58	The new pearl to precede Diamond Pearl. Large size (56’s here), firm, full color with a little freckling, a fantastic 16-22 brix, good crop, 525 hours chilling.
8P713	WP -58	Very large size, firm, 15-16 brix,
Ivory Princess	WP -52	Preview.
Diamond Pearl	WN -52	Preview.
June Bright 2P427	YN -52	Preview – excellent early color, but showing lots of cracks in Le Grand – perhaps from severe budcutting last year? Looks ok in Reedley – see it there if interested.

MELTING PEACHES:

30C222	YP -60 mLc	Nice shape, firm, good color, large size at end – grows right at last 48’s here, excellent flavor, good crop on original tree, past ripe now – should see original.
35P505	YP -56	Crimson Princess. Good crop, size, ok color, firm, good flavor – heavy crop on young trees.

NON-MELTING EARLY PEACHES

11G178	YP -60 NM	Large, still firm, very good color, good crop – last look.
8G454	YP -56 NM	Large size, firm, medium color, good flavor, good crop.
8G462	YP -50 NM	Preview.
11G53	YP -50 NM vLC	Preview for very low chill.

Apricots:

Goldenblush 18P989	-62	Red blush, 15-17 brix for a nice flavor, firm, large 2.4” 63mm, very pretty cosmetically, a few shoulder cracks, only 3/4 of a crop. Needs 19P422 or other early bloomer as a pollinator.
17C47	-60	Clingy, excellent color with red blush, good flavor, nice size, medium crop.
17C125	-60	Self fertile. Medium size only (53 mm 2 1/8”), red blush, fantastic flavor with 22 brix, juicy.
17C498	-58	Nice size, good color with some blush, sweet firm, no drops.

PLUMS: Reference is Red Beaut -64

22C915	R/W -60	Large 2 1/2”, flat, ok firmness, 20 brix, medium crop, colors right at last, nearly white flesh.
Yummy®gem	P/Y -58	Medium size only, firm, good flavor with 15 to 17 brix, juicy, very heavy producer – pollinator for several early blooming varieties.
28C919	R/Y -58	Large size on young tree, round and flat, ok firmness, a good 19 brix flavor, not juicy.
Yummy®beaut	P/Y -46	Preview – big crop and good size.

BRADFORD FARMS 2007 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, June 12^th -48 Reference: Yummy®beaut -46 Diamond Bright -52

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week and Last Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

13G305	WN -58	The new pearl to precede Diamond Pearl. Large size (56’s here), firm, full color with a little freckling, a fantastic 16-22 brix, good crop, 525 hours chilling. NON-BROWNING GENE.
Kay Sweet	YNSA -58	Very nice product again this year – firm, good flavor, good size, excellent color.
7P571	YN -58	Large size, good shape, good flavor – between Rose Bright and Diamond Bright.
5P61 Last Week	YP -58	Best round shape, fantastic flavor, medium firmness, nice color, 48’s on baby tree.
0P474 Last Week	YN -55 vLC	Large, excellent color, good flavor, flat shape, firm?
5P90 Last Week	YPSA -54	Very firm, sweet, good size, 18 brix, full dark color.
31C259	YP -54	Excellent shape, large size, good color, peach flavor like 30C222.
0P868	WP -53 LC	Very firm, excellent color, 14-16 brix, some 48’s.
Ivory Princess	WP -52	Reference: Good size, firm, dark red color, good flavor, good crop.
Diamond Pearl	WN -54	Reference: Good size, good color, some freckling, excellent flavor, 16-21 brix.
13G280	WN -54	Smooth color, large size, 17 brix, smooth, good crop.
June Bright 2P427	YN -52	Excellent early color, but showing lots of cracks in Le Grand – not in commercial block in Reedley - perhaps from severe budcutting last year or thrips this year? Good size, firmness, crop and flavor.
Diamond Bright	YN -52	Still a good product.
**29C532 Table	YN -52	New nectarine with outstanding shape, color, firmness and size on baby tree – watch in ’08.
13P6	YN -52	Young tree with good crop, color, firmness and ok size.
8P724	YPCSA -50	Perfect shape and color, firm, 15 brix.
June Sweet 49P766	YNCSA -50	Good size, firm, excellent flavor, 18 brix, excellent color, big crop – everything we expected.
Ivory Queen	WP -46	Preview: Almost ready – excellent color and shape.
Bright Princess	YP -42	Preview: 1 week away – large size.

MELTING PEACHES:

35P505

YP -56

Crimson Princess. Good crop, size, ok color, firm, good flavor – heavy crop on young trees.

NON-MELTING EARLY PEACHES

11G178	YP -60 NM	Large, still firm, very good color, good crop – last look – VERY NON-MELTING.
8G454	YP -56 NM	Large size, firm, medium color, good flavor, good crop.
8G462	YP -52 NM	Very nice size, firm, good color, good crop, somewhat tippy this year.
11G53	YP -44 NM vLC	Very low chill, large size, flat shape, firm, good flavor, medium color.

Apricots:

18C388

-51

Self-fertile: Red blush, nice color, good crop, medium size, 19 brix, strong apricot flavor.

PLUMS: Reference is Red Beaut -64

36P645	P/R&Y	-58	10 days ago: Large size, good crop, firm, Santa Rosa flavor, clean again for 3^rd year – cracked heavily 4 years ago.
37P586	P/Y	-49	Large size, ok flavor, 15 brix, crop?
37P597	P/Y	-48	Ok crop, giant size, 17 brix but after taste, round shape, 2 5/8” to 3”.
Yummy®beaut	P/Y	-46	Preview – big crop and good size – will pick soon.

BRADFORD FARMS 2007 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, June 19^th -41 Reference: Spring Bright -40

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week and Last Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

35P505	YP -56	Crimson Princess. Good crop, size, ok color, firm, good flavor – heavy crop on young trees – past ripe, but crop and size is impressive.
Ivory Princess	WPC -52	Reference: Good size, firm, dark red color, good flavor, good crop.
Diamond Pearl	WN -54	Reference: Good size, good color, some freckling, excellent flavor, 16-21 brix.
June Sweet 49P766	YNCSA -50	Good size, firm, excellent flavor, 18 brix, excellent color, big crop – everything we expected – last look.
8G1205 Table	YP -49	Large on baby tree, firm, excellent peach color, good flavor.
*Ivory Queen	WPC -46	Excellent color, firm, large (42 peak commercially), very nice flavor, good crop.
9P2	YNF -45 mLC	Excellent color, shape, flavor, and size on young tree.
*9P27	YN -45	Excellent color, shape, flavor, and size (60’s) on a baby tree.
Spring Pearl	WNC -44	Full color, round and flattened shape, good size, nice flavor, and good crop.
29C540	YNCSA -43	Nice color, shape, firmness on baby tree.
**Bright Princess	YPF -42	Very LARGE this year, firm, excellent peach color and flavor, good crop, 42’s in the breeding grounds – outstanding this year!
Spring Bright	YNC -40	Reference.
48P470	WNC -40	Excellent quality – color, flavor, firmness, shape – but way overcropped to show size.
37P42	WNC -40	Excellent flavor, firm, good color, big crop on baby tree.
33P625	WNC -40	Firm, oblong shape, good size, excellent color, nice flavor.
48P628	WPF -37	Almost ready, very nice, big crop, about 1 week before Ice Princess.
Spring Candy	YPFSA -35	Sub-acid yellow peach with very nice size, shape, medium color, good flavor.
15G225 Pacific Sweet	YNCSA -35	Preview: Outstanding color.
13G122	WNC - 35	Preview: Very nice color, size and shape on comparison trees.

Apricots:

18C388 Table

-51

Self-fertile: Red blush, nice color, good crop, medium size, 19 brix, strong apricot flavor – stayed on tree pretty well a week past.

PLUMS: Reference is Red Beaut -64

37P586	P/Y	-49	Large size, ok flavor, 15 brix, crop?
37P597	P/Y	-48	Ok crop, giant size, 17 brix but after taste, round shape, 2 5/8” to 3”.
Yummy®beaut	P/Y	-46	Picked commercially this week – big crop, good size, good flavor, firm.
26C97 Table	P/Y	-43	Good crop, good flavor, 17-22 brix, excellent flat and round shape, ok size with 2 3/8 to 2 1/2” – after Yummy®beaut a few days.
24C104 Table	R/Y	-40	Heavy crop, nice flavor, good size, 2 1/2”, 17 brix.

BRADFORD FARMS 2007 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, June 26^th -33 Reference: Ice Princess -30

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week and Last Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

*9P27	YN -45	Excellent color, shape, flavor, and size (60’s) on a baby tree – some still firm.
**Bright Princess	YPF -42	Very LARGE this year, firm, excellent peach color and flavor, good crop, 42’s in the breeding grounds – outstanding this year! Great in every location.
Spring Bright	YNC -40	Reference.
Western Bright 0P232	YNC -40	Ripens with Spring Bright, but very productive with pretty good size. Full color, firm, nice flavor, and nice shape.
48P470	WNC -40	Excellent quality – color, flavor, 18-20 brix, firmness, shape – but way overcropped to show size. BEST FOLLOWING SPRING PEARL.
37P42	WNC -40	Excellent flavor, firm, good color, big crop on baby tree.
13G114	WNF -40	Freestone white flesh with very nice balanced flavor, excellent color, 16 brix, firm, big crop – nice for the 3^rd straight year.
48P628	WPF -35	Very big crop, about 5 days before Ice Princess, 16 brix overcropped and looks later than last year, some tipping this year for first time – warm after bloom.
Spring Candy	YPFSA -35	Sub-acid yellow peach with very nice size, shape, medium color, good flavor.
15G225 Pacific Sweet	YNCSA -35	Outstanding color, firm, very good size, nice flavor, overcropped young trees still made some 48’s and plenty of 56’s, 15 to 16 brix.
16G1030	YPCNM -34	Good crop, large size with 40’s, nice peach color, good flavor.
30C917 See + Table	WNC -32 -36	Very productive, large, firm, excellent flavor, symmetric shape, 17-18 brix hard, 56’s on baby tree, some sugar spots – very nice, but pretty close to Candy Pearl.
Diamond Candy 0P409	YPFSA -30	Big crop, very large size with 42’s, irregular shape, very nice color, firm, 14 brix now.
Ice Princess	WPF -30	Reference: Big crop, a few days away.
Red Bright 5P610	YNC -30	Almost ready, good crop, large size, full smooth red color, not tippy this year – contrary to most varieties.
Western Princess 1P758	YPF -30	Very heavy crop, reaching processing size now, ready in a few days, some large at top of tree. Recall 2 years ago with 42’s and ripening just after Bright Princess.
Candy Pearl	WNC -28	Heavy crop, full shiny red color, nice size on overcropped tree, a few days away.
Grand Bright	YNC -23	Could skim in a week – big crop and good size.

PLUMS: Reference Yummy®beaut -46

Yummy®beaut	P/Y	-46	Picked commercially 10 days ago – big crop, good size, good flavor, firm.
26C97 Table	P/Y	-43	Good crop, good flavor, 17-22 brix, excellent flat and round shape, ok size with 2 3/8 to 2 1/2” – after Yummy®beaut a few days.
**24C104 Table	P-R/Y	-40	Heavy crop, nice flavor, good size, 2 1/2”, 17 brix, all fruit is still firm – follow-up to Yummy®beaut?
22C280	P-B/OY	-40	Very heavy crop, spongy firm, decent flavor, size?	Last Year
26C248 Table	P/Y	-38	Heavy crop, nice flavor, medium size, mild skin in ’07.	Last Year

BRADFORD FARMS 2007 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, July 3^rd -26 Reference: Ice Princess -30

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week and Last Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

**Bright Princess	YPF -42	Very LARGE this year, firm, excellent peach color and flavor, good crop, 42’s in the breeding grounds – outstanding this year! Great in every location.
13G114	WNF -40	Freestone white flesh with very nice balanced flavor, excellent color, 16 brix, firm, big crop – nice for the 3^rd straight year.
16G531	YNC -36	Large, firm, good flavor, nice shape – perhaps our best nectarine just following Spring Bright.
48P628	WPF -35	Very big crop, about 5 days before Ice Princess, 16 brix overcropped and looks later than last year, some tipping this year for first time – warm after bloom.
12G24	YPC -35	Clingstone peach following Bright Princess with good flavor, firmness and color.
Spring Candy	YPFSA -35	Sub-acid yellow peach with very nice size, shape, medium color, good flavor.
15G225 Pacific Sweet	YNCSA -35	Outstanding color, firm, very good size, nice flavor, overcropped young trees still made some 48’s and plenty of 56’s, 15 to 16 brix.
Diamond Candy 0P409	YPFSA -30	Big crop, very large size with 42’s, irregular shape, very nice color, firm, 14 brix now.
Ice Princess	WPF -30	Reference: Big crop, a few days away.
Red Bright 5P610	YNC -30	Still very firm, good crop, large size, full smooth red color, not very tippy this year – contrary to most varieties – can hang well into Grand Bright timing.
Western Princess 1P758	YPF -33	Very heavy crop, easily reached processing size, some large at top of tree. Recall 2 years ago with 42’s and ripening just after Bright Princess. This year plently of 56’s and 48’s greatly overcropped.
Candy Pearl	WNC -28	Heavy crop, full shiny red color, nice size on overcropped tree, excellent flavor, firm – excellent.
Grand Bright	YNC -23 -26	Ready for first pick – nice size, crop, color, flavor, and shape – earlier this year.
49P183	WPF -25	Giant size, round, good flavor, big crop, firm – back on the good list in ’07.
29C436	WPF -25 -19	What is the real timing? Nice flavor.

PLUMS: Santa Rosa -35

38P898	P/Y	-34	18 brix, heavy crop.	Last Year
26C809 Table	P/Y	-30	21 brix, overcropped, medium size this year.
11P10	B/Y	-32	Baby tree, good size, good flavor, 18 brix.
34P918	B/gY	-30	18 brix, medium to large size, 2 1/2”, firm, good flavor.
23C918 Table	B/gY	-30	Heavy crop, ok size, 2 1/2”, 18 brix, ok flavor?
22C198 Table	B/gY	-28	Shiny black, good crop, heart shape, ok flavor, ______ brix.	Last Year
26P364	B/Y	-28	Giant size, very small tree, ok flavor, 18 brix, good crop.
23C57	P-B/Y	-26	17 brix, firm, medium size, overcropped.	Last Year
20C517 Table	R/Y	-25	Excellent red color, round and flat shape, ok flavor, good size on small tree, 17 brix.

HAVE A HAPPY 4^TH OF JULY :

NO SHOWING ON JULY 10^th

NO SHOWING ON JULY 10^th

BECAUSE . . . Glen and Mary Lea were delighted to host the marriage of

JON & ALISON QUISENBERRY

07/07/07

BRADFORD FARMS 2007 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, July 17^th -9 Reference: Summer Bright -12

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week and Last Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

Candy Pearl	WNC -28	Heavy crop, full shiny red color, nice size on overcropped tree, excellent flavor, firm – excellent. LAST LOOK – GREAT FLAVOR AND SIZE INSIDE THE TREE
29C436 Table	WPF -23	Beautiful pink color, excellent flavor, medium size, firm, one week after Ice Princess.	Last Year
42P738 Western Sweet	YNFSA -20	Overcropped, better color this year, still firm, size and flavor are down from heavy load, but still nice.
2P73	YPC -20	Excellent flavor, size, color and shape – young tree – last week.
26P994	YNCSA -18	Giant size, firm, excellent color, nice shape, average flavor, 16-18 brix.	Last Year
35P196	WNC -18	Taste test for balanced flavor – a little more acid is better?
48P442	WPF -15	Giant size, 42’s ±, firm, ok cavity, good flavor with 15-19 brix, nice color and shape – between Ice and Snow Princess
CANDY PRINCESS 36P688	YPFSA -15	Very large, outstanding shape, great color, good flavor, excellent quality, 15 to 18 brix.
Grand Candy	YNCSA -15	Reference.
*15G222 Majestic Pearl	WNC -14	Big crop, nice size, 56’s ± on younger trees, larger on original, firm, excellent color with reasonable freckling, firm, great balanced flavor, 18 brix, some higher.
*2P87	YNC -14	NEW: GIANT size, firm, excellent color, watch for future.
Bright Pearl	WNC -12	Reference.
6G533	WPF -12	Big crop, firm, pink color, . . .
Summer Bright	YNC -12	Reference.
JULY BRIGHT 35P300	YNC -10	Good crop, very firm, nice color, right timing, some freckles, 48’s.
20P1156	YPF -10	Large size, good crop, 42’s ±, round shape, good color except slightly green stem cavity, good flavor.
34P444	WPF -10	Giant crop, good size, 48’s 42’s, excellent color, good cavity, flavor struggling at 15 brix from overcropping.	Last Year
Fire Sweet	YNCSA -4	Reference.
7G493	YPFSA +0	Preview: Very large size and nice shape.

PLUMS: Black Amber -25 Catalina -10 Friar -3

34P918	B/Gy	-30	18 brix, medium to large size, 2 1/2”, firm, good flavor. 29P475’	2 Weeks Ago
16G27	P/Y	-28	Giant size, firm, excellent flavor, 18 brix, still some firm on tree.	Kearney
*22C198 Table	B/Gy	-14	Shiny black, good crop, heart shape, very nice flavor flavor, 18-19 brix, very firm, 2 1/2” to 2 5/8” – good size. Last Year’s Selection	2 Weeks Ago
22C328 Table	B/lY	-19	GIANT, good crop, ok flavor 17 brix, nice color and shape – HEAT DAMAGE when past ripe.	Kearney
27P954	P/Y	-15	Giant again this year, good crop, firm, sweet, 18 brix, 2 9/16”, small tree.	Last Year
*38P49	Dp-B/Y	-15	Heavy crop and GIANT size, 2 1/2” to 2 5/8”, good flavor 15-19 brix, firm, round to heart shaped. Note: young trees grow long shoots without bloom until topped.
*27C31 Table	B/Y	-14	Medium size, 2 7/16”, good crop, excellent flavor, 20-23 brix, nice shape with strong shoulders, nice color, firm, crisp and juicy.

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10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, July 24^th -2 Reference: Summer Fire -4

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

CANDY PRINCESS 36P688	YPFSA -15	Very large, outstanding shape, great color, good flavor, excellent quality, 15 to 18 brix.	Last Week
48P442	WPF -15	Giant size, 42’s ±, firm, ok cavity, good flavor with 15-19 brix, nice color and shape – between Ice and Snow Princess, but bigger.	3^rd Look
*15G222 Majestic Pearl	WNC -14	Big crop, nice size, 56’s ± on younger trees, larger on original, firm, excellent color with reasonable freckling, firm, great balanced flavor, 18 brix, some higher. GREAT FLAVOR!	Last Week
*2P87	YNC -14	NEW: GIANT size, firm, excellent color, watch for future.	Last Week
*2P77	YNC -12	NEW: GIANT size, firm, excellent color, watch for future.	Last Week
Bright Pearl	WNC -12	Reference.
Summer Bright	YNC -12	Reference.
JULY BRIGHT 35P300	YNC -10	Good crop, very firm, nice color, right timing, some freckles, 48’s.	Last Week
20P1156	YPF -10	Large size, good crop, 42’s ±, round shape, good color except slightly green stem cavity, good flavor. GIANT SIZE, still pretty firm.	Last Week
15G1238	YNCSA -10	Big crop, firm, good flavor – clingstone with Candy Princess.
*7G143	WPF -6	Bigger and sweeter than Snow Princess – 18 brix.
15G1220	WPF -8	Good flavor, good size, firm, color just ok.
2P1052	YPC -12 -8	Giant size, good flavor, excellent color, firm – has been very good for several years, except 2004.
Western Pride	YNF -7	GIANT – firm, average color, big crop.
2P99	YNC -6	NEW: Large size for small tree, good color, nice shape, firm enough?
Fire Sweet	YNCSA -4	Reference – nice crop, size 48’s, flavor, and orange color.
Snow Princess	WPF +0	Reference.
34P276	WPF -3	Big crop, tight cavity, pink color, size nice.
Giant Pearl	WNC +5	Reference.
August Bright	YNC +10	Reference – still green.

PLUMS: CATALINA -10 FRIAR -3

**34P918 Table	B/Gy	-22	18 brix, medium to large size, 2 1/2”, firm, good flavor. 29P475’	3^rd Look
27P954	P/Y	-15	Giant again this year, good crop, firm, sweet, 19 brix, 2 9/16”, small tree.	2^nd Look
*38P49	Dp-B/Y	-15	Heavy crop and giant size, 2 1/2” to 2 5/8”, good flavor 18-19 brix, firm, round to heart shaped. Note: young trees grow long shoots without bloom until topped. 32P663 30P700 23 brix now	2^nd Look
*27C31 Table	B/Y	-14	Medium size, 2 7/16”, good crop, excellent flavor, 20-23 brix, nice shape with strong shoulders, nice color, firm, crisp and juicy.	2^nd Look
22C198 Table	B/Gy	-14	Shiny black, good crop, heart shape, very nice flavor flavor, 18-19 brix, firm, 2 1/2” to 2 5/8” – good size. Last Year’s Selection – went past quickly.	3^rd Look
20C400 Table	B/Y	-8	Large, good flavor, 18 brix, shape?
20C240 Table	B/Y	-8	Excellent flavor, large, 18 brix, balanced flavor, crop? Heat damage?
August Yummy®	P/Y	+0 +10	Reference: close with good color on plum root.

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10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, July 31^st +7 Reference: Snow Princess +0

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

CANDY PRINCESS 36P688	YPFSA -15	Very large, outstanding shape, great color, good flavor, excellent quality, 15 to 18 brix.	3^rd Look
*15G222 Majestic Pearl	WNC -14	Big crop, nice size, 56’s ± on younger trees, larger on original, firm, excellent color with reasonable freckling, firm, great balanced flavor, 18 brix, some higher. GREAT FLAVOR!	3^rd Look
JULY BRIGHT 35P300	YNC -10	Good crop, very firm, nice color, right timing, some freckles, 48’s.	3^rd Look
20P1156	YPF -10	Large size, good crop, 42’s ±, round shape, good color except slightly green stem cavity, good flavor. GIANT SIZE, still pretty firm.	3^rd Look
15G1238	YPCSA -10	Big crop, firm, good flavor – clingstone with Candy Princess.
17G46	YPCSA -6	Large, firm, sweet, good color.	NEW
*7G143	WPF -6	Bigger and sweeter than Snow Princess – 18 brix.
2P1052 Table	YPC -12 -8	Giant size, good flavor, excellent color, firm – has been very good for several years, except 2004.
Western Pride	YNF -7	GIANT – firm, average color, big crop.
2P99	YNC -6	NEW: Large size for small tree, good color, nice shape, still firm.
Fire Sweet	YNCSA -4	Reference – nice crop, size 48’s, flavor, and orange color.
48P610	YPFSA -2	Excellent size, color, firmness, 19 brix.	NEW
49P370	YPF +0	Large, good color, firm, cavity?	NEW
Snow Princess	WPF +0	Reference.
7G536	YPFSA +2	Good color, flavor, nice shape.	NEW
67M275	YNCSA +5	Good crop and size on very young tree, firm, nice color, clean, sweet.	NEW
8G930	WNC +5	Perfect timing and quality – too much corking.	2005
5P788 Table	YNCSA +7	Our best sub-acid between Fire Sweet and Majestic Sweet. Good color, firm, good flavor, nice shape, good size.	2005
Giant Pearl	WNC +10	Reference – almost ready.
August Bright	YNC +10	Reference – almost ready.
Majestic Sweet	YNCSA +15	Preview: Nice crop, firm, good flavor, ok color, good shape. 6M900
Snow Pearl	WNC +20	Preview: 2 weeks away.

Comparison: 28P: Giant Pearl, August Bright, Snow Pearl 35P63, August Fire, Majestic Sweet 6M900, August Red

PLUMS: CATALINA -10 FRIAR -3

*38P49	Dp-B/Y	-15	Heavy crop and giant size, 2 1/2” to 2 5/8”, good flavor 18-19 brix, firm, round to heart shaped. Note: young trees grow long shoots without bloom until topped. 32P663 30P700 23 brix now	3^rd Look
20C400 Table	B/OY	-8	Large, good flavor, 18 brix, firm, shape?	2^nd Look
20C240 Table	B/Y	-8	Excellent flavor, large, 19 brix, balanced flavor, mild skin.	2^nd Look
August Yummy®	P/Y	+0 +10	Reference: Good color on plum root, excellent flavor, size, and firmness – much better this year.
*7M512 Table	R/Y	+0	GIANT! Freestone, firm, good crop, heart shape to pointed, juicy, 20 brix.	NEW
16G141	R/Y	+0	Good size, nice crop, firm, 22 brix, heart shaped.
22C170 Table	R/Y	+4	Good size, firm, 20 brix, crisp, good crop.	NEW
0C891 Table	P/Y	+5	Large, firm, ok crop, 20 brix, younger tree.	NEW

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10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, August 7^th +14 Reference: August Fire +18

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

7G143	WPF -6	Bigger and sweeter than Snow Princess – 18 brix.
14G1200 Table	YPFSA +0	Large on baby tree, very firm for over 2 weeks, nice color, good pit.	NEW
Fire Sweet	YNCSA -4	Reference – nice crop, size 48’s, flavor, and orange color.
48P610	YPFSA -2	Excellent size, color, firmness, 19 brix.
5P761	YNC +0	Everything very nice, but size appears only medium.
49P370	YPF +0	Large, good color, firm, cavity? Finished now.
Snow Princess	WPF +0	Reference – still very nice on tree.
7G536	YPFSA +2	Good color, flavor, nice shape – 18 brix.	2^nd Look
16G757 Table	YPC +2	Yellow peach with outstanding color and firmness on older tree with good crop – average size.
9M100	WPF +7	Last week selection that still has good fruit on lower portion of tree.
**5P788	YNCSA +7	Our best sub-acid between Fire Sweet and Majestic Sweet. Good color, firm, good flavor, nice shape, good size. LOOKS GREAT ON TREE!	2005
Giant Pearl	WNC +10	Large, firm, typically 20 brix, good crop, nice color and smoothness on young trees.
August Bright	YNC +10	Good crop, smooth color, firm, nice size, good shape.
48P610	YPFSA +10	Good size, color, cavity and firmness – ok flavor.	2006
66M479 Table	WPC +10	BALANCED FLAVOR SAMPLE	NEW
Snow Duchess Table 7G	WPF +10	48P579 Good crop, medium size, firm, 18 brix, some skin tartness.
9P86	YNC +12	Very nice again this year – very good color and crop.	2005
10M230 Table	YPCSA +12	Large, firm, clingstone, very nice flavor, 17 brix.
Majestic Sweet	YNCSA +15	6M900 Nice crop, firm, excellent flavor, just ok color, good shape, eglandular.
16P1242	YNC +15	Nice shape, shiny color, good size on young tree.	NEW
August Fire	YNC +18	Almost ready – very dark color.
Snow Pearl	WNC +20	35P63: Preview 1 week away.

Comparison: 28P: Giant Pearl, August Bright, Snow Pearl 35P63, August Fire, Majestic Sweet 6M900, August Red

Comparison: 17P: August Bright, 9M100, Snow Duchess, August Fire, 48P610, 48P657

PLUMS: CATALINA -10 FRIAR -3

20C400 Table	B/OY	-8	Medium size, good flavor, 18 brix, firm, 20 brix.	3^rd Look
August Yummy®	P/Y	+0 +10	Reference: Good color on plum root, excellent flavor, size, and firmness – much better this year.
Yummy®crisp	B/Pk	+10	Good crop and medium size, excellent firmness and flavor – 22 brix – not consistent on setting due to very early bloom.
*7M512 Table	R/Y	+0	GIANT! Freestone, firm, good crop, heart shape to pointed, juicy, 20 brix.	NEW 2^nd Look
36P405	P/Y	+5	Good size, ok crop, nice flavor, 19 brix, bumpy skin, 2 3/4” – very sweet 05.	2005
6M555 Table	R-P/Y	+7	Nice size, 21 brix, young tree, flat shape.	NEW
0C286 Table	R&Y/Y	+7	Good size, red and yellow skin color, 21 brix, good flavor, need scuff test.	NEW
38P500	P/Y	+16	Very large size, good crop, firm, ok flavor, freestone.
21C330 Table	R/Y	+20	Preview: Redyummy®

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10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, August 14^th +21 Reference: August Fire +18

Key: LC = Low Chill NM = Non-melting

This Week: PEACHES AND NECTARINES

Giant Pearl	WNC +10	Large, firm, typically 20 brix, good crop, medium color and good smoothness on young trees.
August Bright	YNC +10	Good crop, smooth color, firm, nice size, good shape – still plenty firm.
48P610 Table	YPFSA +12	Good size, color, cavity and firmness – ok flavor with 15 brix – some still firm.	2006
54P1095 Table	WNF +15	Large, firm, full color, good cavity, excellent flavor, after Giant Pearl – 22 brix.	2006
Majestic Sweet	YNCSA +15	6M900 Nice crop, firm, excellent flavor, just ok color, good shape, eglandular.
14P86	WPF +15	GIANT, flavor is only average, firmness good, pit cavity acceptable, ok color.
14P49	WPC +18	Big crop on baby tree, good size, very firm, 18 brix, nice color, clingstone.	NEW
48P664	WPF +18	Very heavy crop, ok color, average flavor, firm, good cavity, flavor?, a few tips.	2006
August Fire	YNC +18	Excellent color on all trees.
Snow Pearl	WNC +20	35P63: Ready this week, firm, good color, nice flavor, ok size, not cork free.
0P205	YNCSA +20	Large, very productive, average color, good shape, firm, ok flavor, clean.
14G230	WNC +20	Large, good crop, 18 brix, good color.	NEW
9P74	YNC +25	Good crop, size, shape, firmness, better color than August Red.
65M200 Table	WPF +15	Excellent color, firm, 16-22 brix, very firm, dark color, good size on baby tree.	NEW
64M1131 Table	YPFSA +15	Large, good crop, firm, 16 brix.	NEW
64M817 Table	YPFSA +20	Large, good crop, excellent color, nice cavity, 16 brix.	NEW
64M797 Table	YPFSA +20	Large, good crop, good color, nice cavity, balanced flavor with 16 brix.	NEW

Comparison: 28P: Giant Pearl, August Bright, Snow Pearl 35P63, August Fire, 6P217, 10G523, Majestic Sweet 6M900,

August Red

Comparison: 1P: Aug.Fire +18, Aug.Red +22, 9P97 +25, Sept.Br. +30, 9P110 +32, 9P89 Aut.Br. +37, 16G1184, 16G1193,

6G828, 47P60 tippy

PLUMS:

August Yummy®	P/Y	+0 +10	Reference: Good color on plum root, excellent flavor, size, and firmness – much better this year.
*7M512 Table	R/Y	+0 +5?	GIANT! Freestone, firm, good crop, heart shape to pointed, juicy, 22 brix.	NEW 3^rd Look
36P405	P/Y	+15	Good size, ok crop, nice flavor, 20 brix, bumpy skin, 2 3/4” – very sweet 05.	2005 2^nd Look
27P389	Y/Y	+15	Yellow skin and yellow flesh, firm, good size, very heavy crop, 19 brix, mild flavor, juicy.
*16G198	B/Y	+15	Very firm, 2 1/2” ± with variability in size, nice shape, heavy crop, 18 brix.
*38P500	P/Y	+16	Very large size, good crop, firm, ok flavor, freestone – 20 brix.	2^nd Look
26P397	R-P/Y	+18	Medium size, good crop, round, firm, juicy, very nice flavor, few shoulder cracks in ’06, not this year.
16G159	R-P/Y	+17	Medium crop, very large, 2 3/4” plum, round and flavor, firm, 20 brix, watch shoulders.
*2C753 Table	P-B/Y	+20	Good crop, size ok, excellent flavor, 22 brix, juicy, crisp, very firm, 2 1/2”
*Redyummy® 21C330 Table	R/Y	+22	Ready now, firm, nice shape, very nice full pink to fire engine red color – not purple, good flavor, 19 brix, 2 1/2” to 2 5/8” on original tree – own root – smaller in budwood block, but excellent quality.

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10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, August 21^ST +28 Reference: September Bright +30

This Week: PEACHES AND SUB-ACID NECTARINES

Majestic Sweet	YNCSA +15	6M900: Nice crop, firm, excellent flavor, just ok color, good shape, eglandular.
14P49	WPC +18	Big crop on baby tree, good size, very firm, 18 brix, nice color, clingstone.	NEW
14G871 Table	WPF +19	Medium size on young tree, very firm, really good color, nice pit, flavor?
Snow Pearl	WNC +20	35P63: Ready this week, firm, good color, nice flavor, ok size, not cork free.
0P205	YNCSA +20	Large, very productive, average color, good shape, firm, ok flavor, clean.
14G230	WNC +20	Large, good crop, 18 brix, good color.
6P215 Table	YNCSA +25	Sub-acid yellow nectarine with good crop, size, color and 17-18 brix.
8G1073 Table	YPC +25	Classic peach, clingstone, excellent color, firm, nice size, good crop – 42’s.
0P608	WNC +27	Heavy crop, good color, firm, medium size, 19 brix.
64M904 Table	YPCSA +24	Nice size, good crop, good flavor, clean, medium firmness, 18 brix.	NEW
64M1112 Table	YPFSA +24	Meium size, firm, good crop, good pit, very nice flavor, ok color, 18 brix.	NEW
65M231 Table	YPFSA +24	Large, good crop, good flavor, nice pit, 17-21 brix, firm, nice flavor.	NEW
65M252 Table	YPCSA +26	Large, good crop, good flavor, 16-19 brix, firm – young tree.	NEW
15G304	WPC +25	Good size, firm, clean, good crop, just ok color, 17 brix.

LATE NECTARINE SUMMARY

August Bright	YNC +12	Still excellent fruit on tree – good color, firmness, flavor, size – clean.
August Fire	YNC +18	Excellent color on all trees.
August Red	YNC +25	Reference.
9P74	YNC +25	Good crop, size, shape, average firmness, better color than August Red.	30P
9P97	YNC +25
Sept. Bright	YNC +30	Very nice color, medium to large size, firm, almost ready.
9P110	YNC +30	Big crop, nice size, good color – w/Sept. Bright.
Autumn Bright	YNC +37 +40	9P89 Preview: Overcropped
16G1184	YNC +30
16G1193	YNC +30
16G828	YNC +30
47P600	YNC +32	Tippy
14G691	YNC +40	Preview. Large, ok color.
5P56	YNC +40	Preview.
50P1200’s	YNC +40	50P1203, 50P1205, 50P1206, 50P1202

Comparison: 1P Aug.Fire +18, Aug.Red +25, 9P97 +25, Sept.Br. +30, 9P110 +32, 9P89 Aut.Br. +37, 16G1184, 16G1193,

6G828, 47P60 tippy

PLUMS:

36P405	P/Y	+15	Good size, ok crop, nice flavor, 20 brix, bumpy skin, 2 3/4” – very sweet 05.	2005 3^rd Look
16G198	B/Y	+15	Very firm, 2 1/2” ± with variability in size, nice shape, heavy crop, 18 brix.	2^nd Look
*38P500	P/Y	+16	Very large size, good crop, firm, ok flavor, freestone – 20 brix – still nice.	3^rd Look
26P397	R-P/Y	+18	Medium size, good crop, round, firm, juicy, very nice flavor, few shoulder cracks in ’06, not this year – 20 brix.	2^nd Look
16G159	R-P/Y	+17	Medium crop, very large, 2 3/4” plum, round and flavor, firm, 20 brix, watch shoulders – still very firm.	2^nd Look
**2C753 Table	P-B/Y	+20	Good crop and size, 2 1/2”, excellent flavor, 20-22 brix, juicy, crisp, very firm, mild skin – very good selection from 2006.	2^nd Look
*Redyummy® 21C330 Table	R/Y	+22	Just past now, still firm, nice shape, very nice full pink to fire engine red color – not purple, good flavor, 20 brix, 2 1/2” to 2 5/8” on original tree – own root – smaller in budwood block, but excellent quality.	3^rd Look
25C278 Table	B/Y	+22	Heavy crop, good size, 22 brix, firm, tough skin, some drops, 2 5/8”
20C174 Table	P/Y	+27	Very heavy crop, large size, good flavor, firm, juicy, 18 brix, 2 9/16”.
*20C175 Table	P/Y	+27	Heavy crop, GIANT, round shape, firm, juicy, 18-20 brix, 2 3/4”!

Tuesday, August 28^th +35 Reference: September Bright +30

BRADFORD FARMS, BRIGHT’S NURSERY AND TREETIME THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THIS SEASON

Appreciation Luncheon Today

This Week: PEACHES AND SUB-ACID NECTARINES

*Snow Pearl	WNC +20	35P63: Ready this week, firm, good color, excellent flavor, 20 brix, good size, not cork free, but fairly resistant. Still a few firm left on tree.	Last Look
6P215 Table	YNCSA +25	Sub-acid yellow nectarine with good crop, size, color and 17-18 brix.
*8G1073 Table	YPC +25	Classic peach, clingstone, excellent color, firm, nice size, good crop – 42’s.	2^nd Look
15G304	WPC +25	Good size, firm, clean, good crop, just ok color, 17 brix.	2^nd Look
14G872	WPF +30	Excellent color, medium size on young tree, very firm, ok flavor.	2^nd Look
14P278	WPC +30	Very nice color, firmness, shape, and flavor.
0P608	WNC +27	Heavy crop, good color, firm, medium size, 19 brix.	2^nd Look
12G1061	WNF +32	Good crop, excellent flavor, 20 brix, only medium size, freckles and color?
10G1231	WNF +35	Preview
66M597 Table	WNC +35	Ok size for baby tree, average color, juicy, firm, 21 brix, good flavor.
10G1122	WNF +40	Preview
9G846	WNF +40	Preview
12G1209	WNC +45	Preview
64M779 Table	YPCSA +28	19-20 brix, good flavor, still pretty firm, nice color and size.
65M384 Table	YPFSA +30	Large, sweet, 18-21 brix, good color and shape.
65M360 Table	WPF +30	Good color, good size for baby tree, good cavity, 18 brix.

LATE NECTARINE SUMMARY

August Bright	YNC +12	Still excellent fruit on tree – good color, firmness, flavor, size – clean.
August Fire	YNC +18	Excellent color on all trees.
August Red	YNC +25	Reference.
9P74	YNC +25	Good crop, size, shape, average firmness, better color than August Red.	30P
9P97	YNC +28	Nice color, size, firmness.
Sept. Bright	YNC +30	Very nice color, medium to large size, firm, very nice, on second pick here.
9P110	YNC +30	Big crop, nice size, good color – w/Sept. Bright.
Autumn Bright	YNC +37	9P89: Close to ready, color looking good, size ok when not over cropped.
16G1184	YNC +32	Large, excellent color, good crop.
16G1193	YNC +35	Smallish, good color, heavy crop.
16G828	YNC +32	Large size, firm, nice shape, only orange-red color.
47P60	YNC +37	Tippy, but large and late.
17P1186	YNC +34	Small tree, medium crop, nice size, good color.	NEW
9P149	YNC +35	Large, firm, excellent color.
17P1175	YNC +38	Small tree, large fruit, good crop, ok color.	NEW
14G691	YNC +40	Large, ok color, crop?
5P56	YNC +40	Large, late, color?
50P1200’s	YNC +40	50P1203, 50P1205, 50P1206 (latest), 50P1202

PLUMS: Angeleno +35

*16G198	B/Y	+15 +25	Very firm, 2 1/2” ± with variability in size, nice shape, heavy crop, 20 brix now. Two nemaguard trees are excellent – a little later than we thought.	3^rd Look
*Redyummy® 21C330 Table	R/Y	+22	Just past now, still firm, nice shape, full fire engine red color, good flavor, 20 brix, 2 1/2” to 2 5/8” on original tree – own root – smaller in budwood block, but excellent quality.	4^th Look
20C175 Table	P/Y	+27	Heavy crop, GIANT, round shape, firm, juicy, 18-20 brix, 2 3/4”!	2^nd Look
10P986 Table	P/Y	+30	Very large size, heavy crop, flavor ok, 19 brix, full color, elongated.
22C247 Table	R/Y	+30	Firm, excellent red color, good crop, good size 2 1/2”, tough skin, good flavor, 20 brix, between Red and Sept. Yummy®.
16G274	B/Y	+40	Very heavy crop, very sweet, 23 brix, firm, juicy, tippy this season for first time, thinned too late for good size this year here, but large enough in Reedley area, will hang for several weeks. Angeleno time period.

Next Month’s Schedule: NO SHOWINGS SHOWINGS

SEPT. 4^TH SEPT. 11^TH

SEPT. 18^TH

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10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, Sept. 4^th +42 Reference: September Bright +30

This Week: PEACHES AND SUB-ACID NECTARINES

*8G1073	YPC +25	Classic peach, clingstone, excellent color, firm, nice size, good crop – 42’s.	3^rd Look
15G304	WPC +25	Good size, firm, clean, good crop, just ok color, 17 brix.	3^rd Look
14P278	WPC +30		2^nd Look
0P608	WNC +27	Heavy crop, good color, firm, medium size, 19 brix.	3^rd Look
12G1061	WNF +32	Good crop, excellent flavor, 20 brix, only medium size, freckles and color?
10G1231	WNF +35	Preview
10G1122	WNF +40	Preview
9G846	WNF +40	Preview
12G1209	WNC +45	Preview

LATE NECTARINE SUMMARY

August Bright	YNC +12	Still excellent fruit on tree – good color, firmness, flavor, size – clean.
August Fire	YNC +18	Excellent color on all trees.
August Red	YNC +25	Reference.
9P74	YNC +25	Good crop, size, shape, average firmness, better color than August Red.	30P
9P97	YNC +28	Excellent color, size, and crop – a few days after August Red
Sept. Bright	YNC +30	Very nice color, medium to large size, firm, very nice, on second pick here.
9P110	YNC +30	Big crop, nice size, good color – w/Sept. Bright.
Autumn Bright	YNC +37	9P89: Ready now, excellent color, good size when not over cropped, heavy crop, firm.
16G1184	YNC +32	Large, excellent color, good crop.
16G1193	YNC +35	Smallish, good color, heavy crop.
16G828	YNC +32	Large size, firm, nice shape, only orange-red color.
47P60	YNC +37	Tippy, but large and late.
17P1186	YNC +34	Small tree, medium crop, nice size, good color.	NEW
17P1175	YNC +38	Small tree, large fruit, good crop, ok color.	NEW
14G691	YNC +40	Large, ok color, crop?
5P56	YNC +40	Large, late, color?
50P1200’s	YNC +40	50P1203, 50P1205, 50P1206 (latest), 50P1202

PLUMS: Angeleno +35

16G198	B/Y	+15 +25	Very firm, 2 1/2” ± with variability in size, nice shape, heavy crop, 20 brix now. Two nemaguard trees are excellent – Later than we thought.	4^th Look
*Redyummy® 21C330 Table	R/Y	+22	Just past now, still firm, nice shape, full fire engine red color, good flavor, 20 brix, 2 1/2” to 2 5/8” on original tree – own root – smaller in budwood block, but excellent quality.	5^th Look
*20C175 Table	P/Y	+27	Heavy crop, GIANT, round shape, firm, juicy, 18-20 brix, 2 3/4”!	3^rd Look
26C612	R/Y	+34	Heavy crop, very good size, juicy, 19 brix, good fit between Red & Sept.Y
16G274	B/Y	+40	Very heavy crop, very sweet, 23 brix, firm, juicy, tippy this season for first time, thinned too late for good size this year here, but large enough in Reedley area, will hang for several weeks. Angeleno time period.	2^nd Look

BRADFORD FARMS 2007 SHOWINGS – www.bradfordgenetics.com

10219 E. Mariposa Way, Le Grand, CA 95333

Tuesday, Sept. 11^th +49 Reference: Autumn Bright +40

This Week: PEACHES AND SUB-ACID NECTARINES

14P278	WPC +30 +40	Still firm, sweet, excellent color, nice shape.	3^rd Look
55P732 Table	YPCSA +40	Past now, but most are still firm, good crop, nice color, 22 brix.
20P874	YPC +42	Large, nice flavor, average crop, good color.
64M754 Table	YPCSA +45	Firm, nice shape, size, average color, good flavor.
20P966	WPF +50	Good crop, ok size on young tree, nice shape, pink color, average flavor.
20P1060	YNCSA +45	Nice color, firm, medium size, very good flavor.
10G1231	WNF +45	Nice product with only average color.
12G731	WNC +55	Very late, but color is questionable.

LATE NECTARINE SUMMARY

August Bright	YNC +12	Still excellent fruit on tree – good color, firmness, flavor, size – clean.
August Fire	YNC +18	Excellent color on all trees.
August Red	YNC +25	Reference.
Sept. Bright	YNC +30	Very nice color, medium to large size, firm, very nice, on second pick here.
*Autumn Bright	YNC +40	9P89: Still very firm, excellent color, good size when not over cropped, heavy crop, nice shape – excellent looking this week on 17P.
5P56	YNC +50	Large, late, color – good chance to finish.
5P1	YNC +55	Late, color?
26P1181	YNC +55	Late, large, color?

PLUMS: Angeleno +35

*16G198	B/Y	+15 +25	Very firm, 2 1/2” ± with variability in size, nice shape, heavy crop, 20 brix now. STILL FIRM on tree.	5^th Look
*Redyummy® 21C330 Table	R/Y	+22	STILL FIRM, nice shape, full fire engine red color, good flavor, 20 brix, 2 1/2” to 2 5/8” on original tree – own root – smaller in budwood block, but excellent quality.	6^th Look
16G274	B/Y	+40	Very heavy crop, very sweet, 23 brix, firm, juicy, tippy this season for first time, thinned too late for good size this year here, but large enough in Reedley area, will hang for several weeks. Angeleno time period.	3^rd Look
*24C884 Table	R/Y	+40	Large, heavy crop, nice shape, 20 brix, firm, good flavor, outstanding color – between Red &Sept. Yummy®
24C819 Table	R/Y	+45	Round shape, medium to large, 20-22 brix, nice color, firm.
Sept. Yummy® Table	R/Y	+60	Preveiw – 2 weeks away? Very heavy crop, firm, color will completely finish – fire engine red, 19-21 brix when ready.

Thursday, Sept. 25^th +63 Reference: September Yummy® +60

SEPTEMBER YUMMY® COMMERCIAL HARVEST DATE IN LE GRAND

PLUMS: Angeleno +35

Sept. Yummy® Commercial Harvest

R/Y

+60

Very heavy crop, good size, excellent color, firm, juicy, very nice flavor with 19-21 brix. Picked in Le Grand commercially this week with full color and one pick, except for week trees. Bright Brothers produced about 780 boxes per acre on 5th leaf trees with peak size 35.