BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Kingsburg, CA
DATE:  May 11, 2010
May Princess 12G873 YPC NM VLC -82 Low chill, NON-MELTING, very firm, excellent size and color for early season in Kingsburg.  Sizes were - 56's, 64's, 48's.  NO SOFT TIPS.  It produced 750 boxes an acre on girdled trees with the first commercial picking on May 11th in Kingsburg.  
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 11, 2010    -87 Reference: May Fire -80 
Peach 
31C149 WP -89 Low chill, excellent color, round flat shape, good size with a good crop.  Ok flavor with mild acid.  
Nectarine
28C6 YN -83 Best early nectarine for BF, good flavor with some acid, medium size with a good crop, firm, excellent color and skin finish, very minimal splits and cracks.  
BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 18, 2010  -80 Reference:  May Fire -80
Peach 
May Princess 12G873 YPC NM VLC -82 Low chill, NON-MELTING, very firm, excellent size and color for early season in Kingsburg.  Sizes were - 56's, 64's, 48's.  NO SOFT TIPS.  It produced 750 boxes an acre on girdled trees with the first commercial picking on May 11th in Kingsburg.  Excellent color and good size in Le Grand.  
31C906 WP -75 Good crop with very large size, nice round shape and pink color.  Juicy with nice acidic flavor and very aromatic.  
Nectarine
28C6 YN -83 Best early nectarine for BF, very good flavor with some acid, medium size (64's 70's in the breeding grounds), good crop, excellent color, and only a minimal number of apex cracks.  
BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Kettleman, Ca
DATE:  May 25, 2010
Nectarine
May Bright  6M86 YN -70 Excellent color, has nice shape, good size and heavy crop - very nice flavor.  
Location:  Dinuba, Ca
DATE:  May 25, 2010
Peach 
Spring Princess  12G641 YP -72 Good color, size, crop, and firmness - peak 48s  
Nectarine
May Pearl 30P484 WN -72 Medium size - 64s 56s, good flavor, crop, firmness and color.  
May Bright  6M86 YN -70 Excellent color, has nice shape, ok size with good crop - outstanding cosmetics.  
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 25, 2010  -73 Reference:  Spring Princess -72
Peach 
54P311 YP -77 Giant size, few fruits on weak tree, nice color, firm.  
54P313 YP -77 Good flavor with 12 brix, firm, ok crop with ok size, firm.  
31C906 WP -75 Good crop with good size, firm, nice round shape and color.  Juicy with nice flavor and strong aromatics.  
Nectarine
0P541 YN VLC -76 Excellent color, flat shape, good size with 64's & 56's, least amount of apex splits of its group of low chill selections.  
May Bright  6M86 YN -70 Excellent color, has nice shape, ok size with good crop.  
Kay Diamond VII    53P410 YN -65 Large size with good crop, firm, nice shape, good flavor.  
BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Dinuba, CA
DATE:  June 2, 2010
Peach 
Princess Time    30C222 YP -60 Excellent color, good size with a good crop, firm, nice flavor.  Commercial sizes:  48's 42's 56's  
Nectarine
May Bright  6M86 YN -70 Excellent color, has nice shape, good size 56's & 64's with good crop.  
Kay Diamond VII    53P410 YN -65 Large size with good crop, firm, nice shape, good flavor.  Commercial sizes:  56's 48's 64's  -  Eglandular (mildew?)  Sun Valley Packing exclusive.  
Rose Bright   8G292 YN -63 Has good color, good crop, firm, good flavor.  Commercial sizes:  56's 64's   
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 1, 2010   -67
31C474 YN -68 Very nice, large 64's, ex. color, good flavor, clean, firm.  
29C937 YP -66 Fantastic color, round and flat shape, excellent flavor, large size 48's on a young tree, good crop - best this year so far.  
28C238 YP NM -62 Med. size, 56's, good color, ex. flavor, good shape.  
28C243 YP NM -61 56's, firm, good flavor, good color, few split pits this year.  
61P194 YN -60 Great color and size, good flavor and crop, globose glands.  
30C671 YN -58 Huge crop, excellent size, shiny red color, clean.  
28C239 YP NM -58 Orange color, firm, nice flavor, 56's.  
61P174 YN -58 Good size, dark color, ex. flavor, firm, globose glands.  
15A626 YN -57 Good size, ex. color, firm, strong flavor, few sp's.  
BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Kingsburg, CA
DATE:  June 9, 2010
Peach 
Princess Time    30C222 YP -60 Excellent color, good size and crop, firm, nice peachy flavor, 48's 42's 56's.  
8G1205 YP -50 Excellent color, good size with a good crop, firm, nice flavor - 48's 42's 56's.  
Nectarine
Kay Diamond VII    53P410 YN -65 Large size with good crop, firm, nice shape, good flavor - 56's 48's 64's.  Sun Valley Packing exclusive.  
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 8, 2010   -60
31C474 YN -68 Very nice, large 64's, ex. color, good flavor, clean, firm.  
29C937 YP -66 Fantastic color, round and flat shape, excellent flavor, large size 48's on a young tree, good crop - best this year so far.  
Rose Bright YN -65 Good size with good crop, firm, nice shape, good flavor.  Commercial sizes:  56's 64's 48's  
Kay Diamond VII    53P410 YN -63 Giant sizes 56's & 48's with good crop, firm, nice shape, good flavor, outstanding color, Sun Valley exclusive.  
Ivory Duchess WP -63 Good crop, nice size 56's 48's, medium firmness, good flavor, some split pits.  
28C238 YP NM -62 Med. size, 56's, good color, ex. flavor, good shape.  
28C243 YP NM -61 56's, firm, good flavor, good color, few split pits this year.  
Princess Time    30C222 YP -60 Excellent color, good size 48's with a good crop, firm, and very nice flavor.  Commercial Sizes:  48's 42's 56's  
61P194 YN -60 Great color and size, good flavor and crop, globose glands.  
30C671 YN -58 Huge crop, excellent size, shiny red color, clean.  
28C239 YP NM -58 Orange color, firm, nice flavor, 56's.  
61P174 YN -58 Good size, dark color, ex. flavor, firm, globose glands.  
15A626 YN -57 Good size, ex. color, firm, strong flavor, few sp's.  
BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 15, 2010   -53 Reference:  Diamond Bright -52
Peaches & Nectarines
28C238 YP NM -62 Med. size, 56's, good color, ex. flavor, good shape.  
28C243 YP NM -61 56's, firm, good flavor, good color, few split pits this year.  
61P194 YN -60 Great color and size, good flavor and crop, globose glands.  
Ivory Duchess WP -60 Good crop, nice size 56's 48's, medium firmness, good flavor, some split pits.  
62P607 YNSA -58 Medium size, good crop, firm, medium flavor - Family Tree.  
30C671 YN -58 Huge crop, excellent size, shiny red color, clean.  
28C239 YP NM -58 Orange color, firm, nice flavor, 56's.  
61P174 YN -58 Good size, dark color, ex. flavor, firm, globose glands.  
15A626 YN -57 Good size, ex. color, firm, strong flavor, few sp's.  
June Sweet YNSA -56 Heavy crop, firm, good flavor, excellent color, pretty clean.  
Diamond Prl WN -54 Good crop, nice flavor, large size, firm, medium finish.  Commercial sizes:  56's 64's 48's  
8G1205 YP -50 Excellent color, good size with a good crop, firm, nice flavor.  
         
BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 22, 2010   -46 Reference:  June Pearl -46  Spring Bright -40
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
June Sweet YNSA -56 Heavy crop, firm, good flavor, excellent color, pretty clean. 48's 14-15  
31C250 YNC -52 Large, firm, shaded color, a little tart. 56's    
8G1205 YP NM -50 Outstanding color, good size with a good crop, firm, nice peach flavor with non-melting type texture. 42's 11-12  
Ivory Queen WPC -46 Large, excellent color, good flavor, nice shape. 48's    
Ivory Princess WPC -46 Medium size, nice pink color, good shape - with IQ this year here! 56's    
48P470 WN -46 Very heavy crop, medium size, excellent flavor, firm, freckles. 56-64 17  
31C244 YN -45 New yellow nectarine with Spring Bright - large.      
BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 29, 2010   -38 Reference:  Spring Bright -40
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
8G1205 YP NM -50 Outstanding color, good size with a good crop, firm, nice peach flavor with non-melting type texture - still firm, but finished. 42's 11-12  
31C356 YPNM -40 Perfect shape, 48's, firm, nice flavor, non-melting 48's    
Bright Princess YPF -40 Excellent crop, shape, color, firmness and flavor - very nice. 48's    
             
Ivory Queen WPC -46 Large, excellent color, good flavor, nice shape. 48's 15  
Ivory Princess WPC -46 Medium size, nice pink color, good shape - with IQ this year here! 56's 14  
             
*15A173 YNC -43 Very large, deep suture, strong flavor, great dark color. 56's 15  
54P177 YNC -48 Heavy crop, dark red color, some freckles, slightly asymetrical, firm, size? 64's on young trees 64's 14-15  
***31C250 YNC -50 Large, firm, good color and flavor - just after Diamond Bright. 56's   J125#21
31C312 YNC -43 Clean, good color, 56's, ok crop, excellent flavor, slt oblong. 56's 15  
31C230 YNC -42 Large, 56's, good color, firm, v slight asymetry. 56's 12  
***31C244 YNC -43 Large, 56's & 48's, good color, firm, nice shape. 56-48   J125#7
31C251 YNC -40 Large, good color, very nice shape, very few freckles. 56's 13  
*31C253 YNC -40 With Spring Bright, clean, large, good crop. 56's   WJ09
31C243 YNC -32 With Red Bright.     WJ09
31C212 YNC -30 With Red Bright or later.     WJ09
             
Spring Pearl WNC -44 17P1203, very heavy crop, clean, 14 brix, but good flavor. 56-64 14  
48P470 WNF -43 Very heavy crop, medium size, excellent flavor, firm, freckles. 64-56 14-18  
BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 6, 2010   -31 Reference:  Red Bright -32
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
Bright Princess YPF -40 Excellent crop, shape, color, firmness and flavor - very nice. 48's    
2P73 YPF? -28 Very heavy crop, firm, nice color, good size - next week      
             
Spring Bright YNC -40 Reference - still pretty nice. 56's    
Red Bright YNC -32 Very heavy crop load, still very large, full fire engine red, good flavor, firm. 48-56    
Grand Bright YNC -24 Preview - timing is right - good crop.      
             
31C253 YNC -40 With Spring Bright, clean, large, good crop. 56-48 12 WJ09
31C212 YNC -34 Just before Red Bright, large, excellent flavor, good shape and color, firm? 48-56 14 WJ09
31C243 YNC -32 With Red Bright, variably large, ok color, nice shape. 56-48 11 WJ09
             
Candy Pearl WNC -30 Medium crop, good size, firm, 18 brix, nice flavor. 56's 18  
             
Western Sweet YNFSA -24 Preview.      
Grand Candy YNCSA -18 Preview      
BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 13, 2010   -22 Reference:  Grand Bright -24  Elegant Lady -18
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
*2P73 YPF? -28 Very heavy crop, firm, ex. color, great size, little hook nose. 42-36 12-14  
             
Ice Princess WPF -30 27P1066.  Large, medium firmness, ex. shape, nice flavor. 48-42 17  
             
31C212 YNC -34 Just before Red Bright, large, excellent flavor, good shape and color, firm? 48-56 14  
16G531 YNC -34 Clean, ex. color, good size, bigger than Spring Bright. 56's 15  
Red Bright YNC -32 Very heavy crop load, still very large, full fire engine red, good flavor, firm. 48-56    
31C243 YNC -32 With Red Bright, variably large, ok color, nice shape. 56-48 15  
59P313 YNC -32 Giant, red flesh now?, past ripe, need to test. 48's    
Grand Bright YNC -24 Heavy crop, great size, firm, full orange-red, firm. 48-56    
18A522 YNC -24 Perfect shape, large, ex color - with Grand Bright - ex flavor. 48's 13-17  
             
Candy Pearl WNC -32 Medium crop, good size, firm, 18 brix, nice flavor. 56's 18  
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 20, 2010   -15 Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14  Summer Bright -12
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
*2P73 YPF? -28 Very heavy crop, firm, ex. color, great size, little hook nose. 42-36 12-14 3rd look
             
Candy Prin. YPFSA -15 36P688.  Very heavy crop, ex shape & color, firm, large. 48-42 xxxxxx  
             
Grand Bright YNC -24 Heavy crop, great size, firm, full orange-red, firm. 48-56-42   2nd look
18A522 YNC -24 Perfect shape, large, ex color - with Grand Bright - ex flavor. 48's 13-17 2nd look
Giant Bright YNC -14 2P87.  Giant size, medium crop, firm, some freckles, medium color. 48-42    
Summer Brt YNC -12 Preview - heavy crop.      
             
Candy Pearl WNC -32 Medium crop, good size, firm, 18 brix, nice flavor. 56's 18 2nd look
Majestic Prl WNC -14 15G222.  Good crop, firm, ex. flavor, large, some frks this year. 48's 20  
             
Western Sweet YNFSA -26 Large, medium color, firm, sweet, heavy crop. 56-48 18  
Grand Candy YNCSA -18 Very heavy crop, firm, 19 brix, ripest are 48's, round shape. 56-48 18-19  
BRADFORD FARMS - KINGSBURG ORCHARDS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 27, 2010   -8 Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14  Summer Bright -12
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
Candy Prin. YPFSA -15 36P688.  Very heavy crop, ex shape & color, firm, large. 48-42 14-16 2nd look
             
18A431 YNC -16 Excellent quality, young graft, size? 48's 12  
Giant Bright YNC -14 2P87.  Giant size, medium crop, firm, some freckles, medium color, nice on original seedling. 48's    
Summer Brt YNC -12 Good crop, firm, nice shape, medium size - reference. 56's    
59P1090 YNC -4 Nice crop, firm, medium color - preview.      
53P295 YNC -2 Nice crop, good shape, large - preview.      
             
Majestic Prl WNC -14 15G222.  Good crop, firm, ex. flavor, large, some frks this year. 48's 20 2nd look
Grand Candy YNCSA -18 Very heavy crop, firm, 19 brix, ripest are 48's, round shape. 56-48 18-19  
BRADFORD FARMS - KINGSBURG ORCHARDS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Aug. 5, 2010   +0 Reference:  Summer Fire -4  Snow Princess +0
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
Candy Prin. YPFSA -15 36P688.  Very heavy crop, ex shape & color, firm, large. 48-42 16-18  
20P1156 YPF -4 Large size, firm, dark red color, ex. shape, nice cavity. 42's ± 13-15  
2P1052 YPC -8 Good crop, firm, nice shape with v. few tips, good color & flv. 42's ±    
Snow Princess WPF +0 Reference.  Good crop, size, pink color, shape and flavor. 18-21    
             
Summer Fire YNC -4 Reference. 56-48    
July Bright YNC -4 Firm, nice shape, medium size, ex. color. 56-48    
53P295 YNC -2 Nice crop, good shape, large - preview. 48-56    
54P304 YNC +5 Preview 48    
Aug. Bright YNC +10 Preview 48    
             
Majestic Prl WNC -14 15G222.  Good crop, firm, ex. flavor, large, some frks this year. 48's 20  
Fire Sweet YNCSA -4 Firm, good size, nice shape, orange red color, good flavor. 48-56    
BRADFORD FARMS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Aug. 10, 2010   +6 Reference:  August Bright +8  Giant Pearl  +12
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
59P203 YPC -6 Heavy crop, giant size, firm, excellent color, nice shape. 42's ± 16  
20P1156 YPF -4 Large size, still firm, dark red color, ex. shape, nice cavity - still firm this week with great quality and flavor. 42's ± 13-15  
Snow Princess WPF +0 Reference.  Good crop, size, pink color, shape and flavor. 18-21 17-20  
             
Summer Fire YNC -4 Reference 48's    
July Bright YNC -4 Firm, nice shape, medium size, ex. color. 56's    
53P295 YNC -2 Nice crop, good shape, large - finished strong w/nice color. 48's ±    
5P761 YNC +0 Outstanding clean dark red color, good crop, firm, nice shape. 56-48 cork?  
59P349 YNC +1 Excellent shape and color, size? 56's    
59P374 YNC +2 Large, some russet. 48's    
54P282 YNC +3 Very large, good color, firm, med.crop, a very few tips. 48-42    
Aug. Bright YNC +8 Preview - nice size & color, medium crop.      
54P304 YNC +12 Giant size, nice shape, good color - a week away? 42's    
             
Giant Pearl WNC +12 Preview - giant size. 42-36    
             
BRADFORD FARMS - 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Aug. 17, 2010   +13 Reference:  August Bright +8  Giant Pearl  +15
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
             
Snow Duchess WPF +12 Good size, firm, dark color with some scalding, very sweet. 42-36 18-20  
             
Aug. Bright YNC +8 Large, firm, nice color, medium crop, good flavor. 48-42    
54P304 YNC +9 Giant, ex.flavor, nice shape, good color with tiger stripes, firm. 42's 15-18  
54P1043 YNC +10 Medium size, h.crop, ex.color, peach flavor with 15 brix. 48's 15  
             
Giant Pearl WNC +15 Very large, lingering to finish, nice flavor, firm, some freckles. 42-36 18-20  
             
Majestic Sweet YNCSA +15 6M900.  Firm, ex.flavor, orange with freckles, eglandular. 48-42 20+  
             
15A1084 DNYNSA +10 Young tree, good size & flavor, nice apex. 48's 18  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Aug. 27, 2010   +23 Reference:  August Fire +18  Giant Pearl  +15
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
Aug. Bright YNC +8 Large, firm, nice color, medium crop, good flavor. 48-42    
54P1043 YNC +10 Medium size, h.crop, ex.color, peach flavor with 15 brix - firm. 48's 15  
59P358 YNC +15 Large, firm, good crop, very nice color, very few sharp apexes.      
Aug. Fire YNC +18 Large size, excellent color, firm, medium crop. 42's    
             
Giant Pearl WNC +15 Very large, lingering to finish, nice flavor, firm, some freckles. 42-36 18-20  
Snow Pearl WNC +20 Good size, firm, medium color, good flavor, nice shape. 48-56 18  
             
Majestic Sweet YNCSA +15 6M900.  Firm, ex.flavor, orange with freckles, eglandular. 48-42 20+  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Sept. 2, 2010   +29 Reference:  September Bright +30
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
             
8G1073 YPC +25 Good crop, very nice shape, firm, ex.peach flavor, med. color, no corking. 42-36 13  
             
54P1043 YNC +10 Medium size, h.crop, ex.color, peach flavor with 15 brix - firm. 48's 15 2nd look
59P358 YNC +15 Large, firm, good crop, very nice color, very few sharp apexes.     2nd look
Aug. Fire YNC +18 Large size, excellent color, firm, medium crop. 42's   2nd look
Sept. Bright YNC +30 Medium size, good color, firm, nice shape, productive. 56's    
             
BRADFORD FARMS - 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Sept. 9, 2010   +36 Reference:  September Bright +30  August Bright +40
Peaches & Nectarines Size Brix
             
8G1073 YPC +25 Good crop, very nice shape, firm, ex.peach flavor, med. color, no corking - nice at all locations. 42-36    
             
Sept. Bright YNC +30 Medium size, good color, firm, nice shape, productive. 56's    
Autumn Bright YNC +40 Excellent crop, firm, nice color, good shape - very nice. 56-48    
             
BRADFORD FARMS - 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Sept. 14, 2010   +41 Reference:  September Bright +30  Autumn Bright +40
Sept. Bright YNC +30 Medium size, good color, firm, nice shape, productive. 56-48    
Autumn Bright YNC +40 Excellent crop, firm, nice color, good shape - very nice. 56-48    
             
BRADFORD FARMS - KINGSBURG ORCHARDS 2010 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Sept. 21, 2010   +48 Reference:  Autumn Bright +40
Peaches and Nectarines
Size
Sept. Bright YNC +30 Medium size, good color, firm, nice shape, productive. 56's    
16G1184 YNC +35 Large size, big crop, firm, excellent shape, between Sept.&Aut. 48's    
Autumn Bright YNC +40 Excellent crop, firm, nice color, good shape - very nice. 56-48    
47P60 YNC +45 Light crop this year, large, firm, average color. 48-42    
59P352 YNC +45 Baby tree, excellent color, good crop, nice color, large sizes. 56-48   new
Plum Size Brix
September Yummy R/Y +50 Good crop in commercial orchards at Kingsburg & Bright's Nursery, Le Grand.  Very nice color, firm, juicy, sweet with 17-20 brix, very large sizes, no dropping or cracking problems - excellent pure red color.  Commercial harvest now - see pictures. 2 5/8" peak size 32 Tray or 35 CA Plum 17-20