BRADFORD FARMS 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 18, 2011  -82 Reference:  May Fire -80
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
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. 56's - 48's   Ref.
54P313 YP -83 Small tree, good crop, good flavor with 9 brix, ok shape. Small Tree 9  
31C149 WP -82 Same size as May Princess, 70s, light crop, sub-acid, nice color, firm, good flavor 13 Brix 70's 13 New
31C906 WP -78 See on test at Johnny D's.  Acid flavor, firm enough, nice shape and color, okay flavor.  Planted last year by Walt Jones.     WJ 2010
Nectarines
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. 64's   70's   Ref.
34M640 YN -90 Small tree, nice flavor, 11 Brix, small size, good crop. Small Tree 11 Test   New
34M638 YN -84 Nice shape, baby tree, ok crop, ok flavor, 10 Brix Baby Tree 10 Test   New
31C26 WN -84 Nice color, good crop, ok size, 72s, firm, balance flavor, 13 Brix 72's 13 New   Egland.
BRADFORD FARMS 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 25, 2011  -75 Reference:  May Fire -80
Peaches
Size Brix
May Princess 12G873 YPC NM VLC -85 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. 56's  48's 11 Ref.  
53P343 YP -80 Excellent color, ok size, ok flavor, Weak Tree. 2 3/8"    
31C906 WP -78 See on test at Johnny D's.  Acid flavor, firm enough, nice shape and color, okay flavor.  Planted last year by Walt Jones. 56's   64's   2nd Look           WJ 2010
Nectarines
28C6 YN -85 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. 64's   70's 12 Ref.
31C26 WN -84 Nice color, good crop, ok size, 72s, firm, balance flavor, 13-16 Brix - still firm, has grown this week, & would be stripped today. 72's 13 - 16 2nd Look   Egland.
38M925 WN MLC -80 Full color, good flavor, ok size, good crop. 2 3/8" 12 - 16  
31C574 YNC LC -76 Good size, flat shape, good crop, good color, few apex cracks. 70's    
May Pearl 30P484 WN -72 Medium size - 64s 56s, good flavor, crop, firmness and color. 64s    56s   Ref.
May Bright  6M86 YN -72 Excellent color, has nice shape, ok size with good crop - outstanding cosmetics.     Ref.
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 1, 2011  -67 Reference:  Zee Fire  -74
Peaches
Size Brix
Spring Princess  YP vLC -70 Excellent crop, excellent flavor, very large size, nice flat shape with indented apex, medium firmness, weak color but responds well to color up foil. 48's 42's 13 Ref.
67M143 WP mLC -71 Baby tree, large size, excellent color, firm, maybe non-melting, good flavor.  BABY TREE 2 3/4" 12 Must Test
64P582 WP mLC -68 Baby tree, good color and flavor, ok crop, firm, good size.  BABY TREE 2 1/2"   New
64P611 WP mLC -68 Baby tree, good crop and flavor, low acid, good size, firm.  BABY TREE 2 1/2"   New
Nectarines
May Pearl 30P484 WN -72 Medium size - 64s 56s, good flavor, crop, firmness and color. 64s    56s   Ref.
May Bright  6M86 YN -72 Excellent color, has nice shape, ok size with good crop - outstanding cosmetics.     Ref.
67M27 WN mLC -70 Excellent shape and color, good flavor, large parents but small on baby tree.  BABY TREE 2 1/4" 12 NEW
Apricots
Goldenmay    19P422 COT -70 Self Fertile, large size, firm, excellent shape, full orange color, ligth red blush, light crop in Le Grand, heavy crop in Kettleman. 2 5/8" 17  
18P804 COT -66 Good crop, great color with red blush, firm, nice size, ok flavor, few shoulder sutures. 2 1/2" 15-18  
BRADFORD FARMS - KINGSBURG ORCHARDS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 8, 2011  -61 Reference:  Rose Bright -63   :   30C558 WNF -54 Pearlicious is one week away
Peaches
Size Brix
Spring Princess  YP vLC -70 Excellent crop, excellent flavor, very large size, nice flat shape with indented apex, medium firmness, weak color but responds well to color up foil. 48's 42's 13 Ref.
28C602 YP LC -71 GIANT size, medium color, nice shape - firm? 48's   New
64P611 WP mLC -68 Baby tree, good crop and flavor, low acid, good size, firm.  BABY TREE 2 1/2"   New
63P636 WP  -65 BABY TREE.  Nice color, shape, and firmness - balanced flavor. 64's 13 New
29C737 WP LC NM? -64 Excellent color, firm, good flavor, a few sutures, size? 64's 13 New
29C774 WPC -60 Large size, good balanced flavor, good color, firm. 56's   New
30C222 Princess Time YPC -62 Good size, nice color, good flavor, firm, good crop. 48's   12 Ref.
Nectarines
Size Brix
May Bright  6M86 YN -72 Excellent color, has nice shape, ok size with good crop - outstanding cosmetics.  Large in Dinuba, overcropped in Kingsburg. 56-64   Ref.
67M27 WN mLC -70 Excellent shape and color, good flavor, large parents but small on baby tree.  BABY TREE 2 1/4" 12 NEW             2nd look
29C576 WN LC -67 Excellent color, firm, excellent balanced flavor, some large. 60's 15 NEW             
53P410          Kay Diamond YN mLC -65 Walt Jones exclusive.  Outstanding size, color & quality - eglandular. 56's 12 W. Jones
66M424 WN mLC -63 Excellent shape and color, firm, nice flavor, 70's on a young tree. 70's 14 New
2P790 WN mLC -63 Nice color, medium size this year, few freckles, firm, good flavor. 64's 16 Old
8P1239 WN -60 Large size, good crop, good balanced flavor, firm, ok color. 56's 14 Old
Apricots
Size Brix
18P804 COT -66 Good crop, great color with red blush, firm, nice size, ok flavor, few shoulder sutures.  Still pretty firm. 2 1/2" 15-18 2nd Look
44P5 COT -65 Good crop this year, nice color with some red blush, a few rain cracks, firm. 2 1/2"   to    2 3/8" 15 New
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 14, 2011  -55 Reference:  Diamond Pearl WNC -54
Peaches
Ivory Duchess 29C17 WPC -62 Good size, nice color, good flavor, firm, good crop - only problem is split pits. 56's 12 Ref.
30C222 Princess Time YPC -60 Good size, nice color, good flavor, firm, good crop. 48's   12 Ref.
54P418 YP -57 Large on a baby tree, firm, nice color, good flavor, a few small tips. 56's 12 New
28C801 WP -59 Large, very nice shape, average color, balanced flavor. 56's 14 New
28C243 YPC NM -60 46P:  Very firm, excellent color and shape, good flavor. 60's    
28C238 YPC NM -60 Orig:  best of 3 sisters, NM with good peach flavor. 56's 15  
8G454 YPC NM -64 Large, firm, medium crop, very nice shape, good flavor. 56-64    
Nectarines
Size Brix
53P410         Kay Diamond YN mLC -65 Walt Jones exclusive.  Outstanding size, color & quality - eglandular. 56's 12 Kay Diamond 3rd Look
65P226 WN -65 Last week:  Black color, firm, large, balanced flavor, a few split pits on a young tree. 64's 14 New
66M424 WN mLC -63 Excellent shape and color, firm, nice flavor, 70's on a young tree. 70's 14 2nd Look
2P790 WN mLC -63 Nice color, medium size this year, few freckles, firm, good flavor. 64's 16 Old
36M556 WN -62 Large, excellent balanced flavor, 15-17 brix, firm, BABY GRAFT. 64'S 15-17 NEW 1ST JON
8P1239 WN -60 Giant size, good crop, good balanced flavor, firm, ok color - better here than at K.O. test block. 56's 14 2nd Look
28C95 WN -59 Medium size, excellent flavor, firm, nice color - George. 64's 14 J.D. Testing
31C12 WNF mLC -58  Last years flavor winner.  Good size, very sweet and balanced flavor, heavy crop following budcutting, firm, dark red color. 64-56 16-20 2010
31C567 WN acid -58 Moderate acid, sweet, dark red color, firm, good flavor. 64-56 15 New
47P107 YNC -56 46P1050':  Very nice crop and size, ok flavor, slt. asym. 64's 12 New
31C472 YNCSA -56 Large, firm, nice shape and color, balanced flavor. 56's 13-14 New
2P427 YNC -54 June Diamond:  Very nice this year - dark red color, clean, firm, only a few split pits. 60's   Reference
Pearlicious WN -54 Reference:  30C558 - very sweet, firm, rain is rough on the skin. 64's 15-18 Reference
Diamond Pearl WN -54 Reference:  Nice crop, medium size, ok firmness, good flavor. 64-56 15 Reference
49P766 June Sweet YNCSA -50 Very heavy crop, firm, good size - preview.     Preview
Apricots
Size Brix
17C73 COT -55 Good crop, good flavor, ok color, firm, medium size. 2 3/8" 18 New
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 21, 2011  -48 Reference:  Diamond Bright -52 June Pearl -46
Non-melting Peaches
8G454 46P YPC NM -64 Large, firm, medium crop, very nice shape, good flavor. 56-64   Way Past
54P418 YP NM -57 Large on a baby tree, firm, nice color, good flavor, a few small tips. 56's 12 Last Week
28C238 YPC NM -60 Orig:  best of 3 sisters, NM with good peach flavor. 56's 15 2nd Look
8G1205 YPC NM -50 Giant size, extremely firm, perfect shape, strong flavor, very dark red color. 48's ± 12  
Peaches
66M106 WP -56 Giant size, good flavor, med.firmness. 48's ± 14 New
28C232 YP RF -54 Genetically Red Flesh - needs more size. 64's   New
28C576 12a130 WP -52 Very large, firm, slt.bal.flavor, small tree. 56's 14 Baby Tree
27C73 YPC -50 GIANT size on baby tree, good flavor, full pink to red. 48-42 12 Baby Tree
29C635 28p WPC -48 Brent:  Very nice size, color, shape & firmness.  Flavor? 48's 12 2008
Nectarines
31C12 WNF mLC -58  Last years flavor winner.  Good size, very sweet and balanced flavor, heavy crop following budcutting, firm, dark red color. 64-56 16-20 2010 2nd Look
31C567 WN acid -58 Moderate acid, sweet, dark red color, firm, good flavor. 64-56 15 New 2nd Look
31C472 YNCSA -56 Large, firm, nice shape and color, balanced flavor. 56's 13-14 New 2nd Look
31C171 21P YNCSA -56 Giant size, firm, good flavor, good color, freckles. 56's 17 New
17A350 WN Mlc -54 Eglandular, firm, bal.flavor, heavy crop. 64's 13-15 New
65M13 YN -54 Balanced flavor, size? 70's 14 New
38M398 WNC -54 Clean, medium firm, ex.balance flavor, dark red, few sp's. 56-64 16-18 New
38M799 WN -53 Very firm, dark red, good flavor, eglandular.   16 New
31C250 YNC -52 Walt Jones:  Large, firm, orange color - w/Diam. Brt. 60's 13 Walt Jones
49P766 June Sweet YNCSA -50 Very heavy crop, firm, good size - preview. 32P350   Preview
Apricots
Size Brix
45P979 COT -52 Excellent color, good size, ok flavor, good crop. 2 1/2" 17  
5B143 COT -52 Large, heavy crop, good flavor, nice shape, red blush. 2 1/2" 17  
20P958 COT -50 Mild flavor, slight red blush, firm, young tree. 2 5/16" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 29, 2011  -40 Reference:  Pearl Princess -36  Spring Bright -40
Peaches
67M175 WP LC -46 Large, nice shape, good flavor, ex.color. 48-42 14  
66M343 YPC LC -45 Giant size with great shape, dark red, some red flesh. 48-42 12  
67M195 WP LC -43 Large, good flavor, nice color. 48's 14 2010
Nectarines
65M869 WN -50 Dark red, firm, bal. flavor, asymetrical, very sweet. 56's 18-22 Last Week
28C99 WNC -47 Dark red, ex.flavor, slt.balance, clean. 48-56 20  
31C475 WN -44 Large, firm, good color. 48's 15-16  
31C758 WNC -38 No Sample:  next upcoming variety     KO comm.
30C917 WNC -35 No Sample:  preview     FT comm.
Apricots
Size Brix
18C388 COT -42 Nice color, excellent flavor, ok size, good crop. 2 7/16" 19  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA Note:  added 3 days to the ripening calendar for heat
DATE:  July 6, 2011  -30 Reference:  Bright Princess -40   Red Bright -30   Pearl Princess -36
Peaches Size Brix
8G353 WPC -46 Ivory Princess:  Past ripe, large, excellent color and shape.      
3P74 YPF -40 Bright Princess:  Ex.shape, color, firmness, size, flavor - good crop. 42 - 48 13  
31C640 WPC MLC -38 Large, good bal.flavor, good crop, firm. 42's 15 new
34P249 WPF -36 Pearl Princess:  Ex. crop, size, color, shape and flavor. 42's ± 15-19  
2P73 YPC -33 Heavy crop, good size, full pinkish red color, ok flavor. 48-42-56 13  
66P190 WPC -32 Giant, good shape, firm, good flavor. 48's ± 17 new - baby
27P1066 WPF -30 Ice Princess:  Very nice crop and quality this year - reference. 48's ± 15  
Nectarines
31C703 WN -43 Last week, but still firm.  Nice size, shape and color.      
48P470 WNF -40 Pearl Time:  Pretty nice in Le Grand - very nice in Kingsburg.  Firm, excellent flavor, medium size, some freckles. 56's ± 20  
29C565 WNC -40 Ex.flavor, firm, good color, some freckles, size? 56 19 2008
31C205 YNC mLC -40 Large, good flavor, ex color and shape. 42's ± 14 new
30C917              no sample WNC -38 Ex. color, shape, and firmness - good size and great flavor - outstanding in Kingsburg. 48-56   FT comm.
64P1081 WNC -37 Ex.shape, firm, balanced flavor, great color. 64's 18 new - baby
31C212 YN mLC -36 Good size, full color, good flavor. 48's ± 13 new
31C247 YNC -35 Giant size, medium color, few freckles. 48-42   new
31C758              no sample WNC -35 Ex. crop, firmness & flavor - LARGE size with good color.  Outstanding in Kingsburg. 42-48 15-17 KO comm.
16G531 YNC -35 Excellent color and size, very firm, large, a few nose freckles. 48's 13  
6P205 WNC -32 Candy Pearl:  Good size, heavy crop, some freckles, nice flavor. 56's ± 17  
6P510 YNC -32 Red Bright:  Very nice commercially this year.  Smaller here in the breeding grounds.  Nice color and firmness. 56's ± 13  
50P1004 YNC -26 Grand Bright:  Preveiw      
Apricots
18C125 COT -35 Heavy crop, ok size, good flavor, ok color. 2 3/8" 14  
             
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 13, 2011  -23 Reference:  Grand Bright -22   Candy Pearl -28
Peaches Size Brix
3P74 YPF -40 Bright Princess:  Ex.shape, color, firmness, size, flavor - good crop. 42 - 48 13  
34P249 WPF -36 Pearl Princess:  Ex. crop, size, color, shape and flavor. 42's ± 15-19  
2P73 YPC -33 Heavy crop, good size, full pinkish red color, ok flavor. 48-42-56 13  
31C640 WPC MLC -30 Large, good bal.flavor, good crop, very firm. 42's 16 2nd Look
6G109 WPF -30 GIANT.  Pink color, excellent shape, medium firm only. 12's-16's 15 New
27P1066 WPF -30 Ice Princess:  Very nice crop and quality this year - reference. 48's ± 15  
66M60 WPC -28 Very firm, full color, nice size on its own root. 48's ± 17 New
16G1030 YPC NM -28 Giant size, non-melting firmness, good flavor. 42's 14 New
7G343 WPF -25 Large, big crop, few s.p.'s, nice color & flavor. 42's 15  
Nectarines
48P470 WNF -40 Pearl Time:  Pretty nice in Le Grand - very nice in Kingsburg.  Firm, excellent flavor, medium size, some freckles. 56's ± 20  
29C565 WNC -40 Ex.flavor, firm, good color, some freckles, size? 56 19 2008
30C917 WNC -38 Ex. color, shape, and firmness - good size and great flavor - outstanding in Kingsburg. 48-56   FT comm.
31C758 WNC -35 Ex. crop, firmness & flavor - LARGE size with good color.  Outstanding in Kingsburg. 42-48 15-17 KO comm.
16G531 YNC -35 Excellent color and size, very firm, large, some freckles. 48's 13  
31C212 YNF -33 Classic nectarine with giant size. 42-48 13 New
6P205 WNC -32 Candy Pearl:  Good size, heavy crop, some freckles, nice flavor. 56's ± 17  
6P510 YNC -32 Red Bright:  Very nice commercially this year.  Smaller here in the breeding grounds.  Nice color and firmness. 56's ± 13  
36P1083 YNCSA -30 Overcropped, but still very nice flavor. 56's 17 FT comm
59P207 YNC -26 Very nice - like Red & Grand Bright - between. 48's   New
67P445 WNC -28 Young tree.  Ex. color, firmness, shape & flavor. 56's 18 New
67P530 WNC -28 Young tree.  Nice size, bal.flavor. 56-48 18 New
52P268 WNC -28 Giant size on young tree, nice shape and flavor, asym? 48's ± 17 New
31C264 YNC -27 Classic nectarine with excellent flavor. 48's 14-15 New
50P1004 YNC -26 Grand Bright:  Preveiw      
1P708 YNCSA -25 Sugarine:  Very nice sub-acid - KO commercial. 56's ± 18 KO comm
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 20, 2011  -16 Reference:  Summer Bright -12   Majestic Pearl -14
Peaches Size Brix
3P74 YPF -40 Bright Princess:  Ex.shape, color, firmness, size, flavor - good crop. 42 - 48 13  
34P249 WPF -36 Pearl Princess:  Ex. crop, size, color, shape and flavor. 42's ± 15-19  
2P73 YPC -33 Heavy crop, good size, full pinkish red color, ok flavor. 48-42-56 13  
31C640 WPC MLC -30 Large, good bal.flavor, good crop, very firm. 42's 16 3rd Look
6G109 WPF -30 GIANT.  Pink color, excellent shape, medium firm only. 12's-16's 15 2nd Look
27P1066 WPF -30 Ice Princess:  Very nice crop and quality this year - reference. 48's ± 15  
7G343 WPF -25 Large, big crop, few s.p.'s, nice color & flavor. 42's 15  
66M1133 WPC -22 GIANT, medium flavor, pink color, good parents. 36's ± 15 New
Nectarines
30C917 WNC -38 Ex. color, shape, and firmness - good size and great flavor - outstanding in Kingsburg. 48-56   FT comm.
31C758 WNC -35 Ex. crop, firmness & flavor - LARGE size with good color.  Outstanding in Kingsburg. 42-48 15-17 KO comm.     3rd Look
29C565 WNC -35 Ex.flavor, firm, good color, some freckles, size? 56 19 2008
16G531 YNC -35 Excellent color and size, very firm, large, some freckles. 48's 13  
6P205 WNC -32 Candy Pearl:  Good size, heavy crop, some freckles, nice flavor. 56's ± 17  
6P510 YNC -32 Red Bright:  Very nice commercially this year.  Smaller here in the breeding grounds.  Nice color and firmness. 56's ± 13  
50P1004 YNC -26 Grand Bright:  Preveiw      
1P708 YNCSA -25 Sugarine:  Very nice sub-acid - KO commercial. 56's ± 18 KO comm
66M616 YNFSA -25 Medium size, freestone, flat shape, great flavor. 56's 20-22 New
31C240 YNC -25 Large, firm, good color, nice shape. 42's 13 New
31C303 YNC -25 Large, firm, good crop, clean, RF. 48's 16 New
29C13 WNC -20 Good size, firm, ex.flavor, between 30C917 & Maj.Prl. 48's 17  
17A1178 WNC -20 Ex.balanced flavor, freestone, size? 56's 20 New
18A431 YNC -20 V.large, firm, good color, no bleeding. 42's 14 New
68P247 WNF -18 Ex.balanced flavor, v.firm, some freckles, ave.color. 56's 16-19 New
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 26, 2011  -10
Peaches Reference:  Summer Bright -12   Majestic Pearl -14 Size Brix
2P73 YPC -33 Heavy crop, good size, full pinkish red color, ok flavor. 48-42-56 13  
66M1133 WPC -22 GIANT, medium flavor, pink color, good parents. 36's ± 15  
11P1175 WPF -17 GIANT SIZE, perfect shape, good color, good crop, very firm, excellent appearance, good flavor. 36's 14-15  
34P444 WPF -14 Huge crop, large size, excellent color, firm, good flavor, a few apex bulges for the first time this year. 36-42 14  
Nectarines
6P205 WNC -32 Candy Pearl:  Good size, heavy crop, some freckles, nice flavor. 56's ± 17  
50P1004 YNC -26 Grand Bright:  Preveiw      
1P708 YNCSA -25 Sugarine:  Very nice sub-acid - KO commercial. 56's ± 18 KO comm
31C240 YNC -25 Large, firm, good color, nice shape. 42's 13  
31C303 YNC -25 Large, firm, good crop, clean, RF. 48's 16  
29C13 WNC -20 Good size, firm, ex.flavor, between 30C917 & Maj.Prl. 48's 17  
18A431 YNC -20 V.large, firm, good color, no bleeding. 42's 14  
60P1124 WNC -18 Huge size, firm, some freckles, nice balance flavor. 36-42 18 New - last week
14A948 WNC -14 Good crop, nice shape, good color, ex.balanced flavor. 48's ± 19 New
64P573 WNF -12 Nice color, firm, crisp, light crop, young tree. 48's 21 New
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 4, -1
Peaches Reference:  Summer Fire +0  Fire Pearl -4  Snow Prin. +0 Size Brix
34P444 WPF -10 Huge crop, large size, excellent color, firm, good flavor, a few apex bulges for the first time this year. 36-42 14  
20P1156 YPF -8 Heavy crop, good size, good peach flavor, ex.cavity, medium color - breasty this year. 42's 15  
6G167 WPF -8 Rock hard, perfect shape, good color, ok flavor. 42's 15  
48P270 WPF -7 Heavy crop, firm, excellent shape, nice size - great flavor. 36's ± 18  
Snow Princess WPF +0 Reference - Preview.      
Nectarines Reference:  Summer Fire +0
18A431 YNC -20 HUGE, firm, good color, no bleeding - 2 weeks ago. 42's 14 2nd Look
Majestic Pearl WNC -14 Ex. commercially this year.  Firm, ex.flavor, nice color. 48-42 17-20  
14A948 WNC -14 Good crop, nice shape, good color, ex.balanced flavor. 48's ± 19 2nd Look
2P87 YNC -14 Giant Bright:  Very large, good crop, medium color and shape, nice flavor. 42-48 14  
67P1060 YNC RF -10 Strawberry peach type flesh, firm, large, nice flavor. 48's ± 15 own root
31C841 YNCSA -10 Huge, nice shape, firm, good flavor, good color. 42-36 18  
21P170 YNCSA -8 Ex.flavor, firm, nice shape, medium size, dark color with some freckles. 48's 18-19  
60P536 WNC -8 Very clean, smooth, ex.color, good flavor. 48's 15-17  
67P238 WNC -6 Firm, large, good flavor, baby tree. 48's 17 own root
31C444 WNC -6 Ex.balanced flavor, med.size, firm, some freckles. 56's ± 23  
56P1206 WNC -5 Extremely firm, ok size in Le Grand, nice shape, and dark red color with a few small freckles.  Overcropped, but still great balanced flavor from top to bottom.  Outstanding crop and size in Kingsburg. LG:  56's ±  KO:  42's ± 16-20  
66M807 DNWN -4 Firm, pretty clean, good flavor, round apex. 48's ± 18  
5P761 YNC -4 Ex.quality, heavy crop, smooth color, firm, med.size. 56's ± 14-15  
53P295 YNC +0 Preview.  Good crop, has a few freckles. 48's    
35P300 YNC +0 July Bright:  Preview. 48's    
19P892 WNC +0 Preview.  Heavy crop, ex.color, already sweet, slight corking. 48's ± 18-20  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 10, +5
Peaches Reference:  Summer Fire +0  Fire Pearl -4  Snow Prin. +0 Size Brix
20P1156 YPF -8 Heavy crop, good size, good peach flavor, ex.cavity, medium color - breasty this year.  Nice on hybrid. 42's 15  
Snow Princess WPF +0 Very nice this year.  Good size, color, shape and flavor. 42's ± 16-17  
36M274 WPF +0 Large size, excellent cavity, good color, very nice at K.O. 42's ± 18  
Nectarines Reference:  Summer Fire +0  Ten days before Giant Pearl +15
Majestic Pearl WNC -14 Ex. commercially this year.  Firm, ex.flavor, nice color. 48-42 17-20  
56P1206 WNC -5 Extremely firm, ok size in Le Grand, nice shape, and dark red color with a few small freckles.  Overcropped, but still great balanced flavor from top to bottom.  Outstanding crop and size in Kingsburg. LG:  56's ±  KO:  42's ± 16-20 3rd Look
5P761 YNC -4 Ex.quality, heavy crop, smooth color, firm, med.size. 56's ± 14-15  
47P25 YNCSA -2 Large size, firm, good color, sweet. 48-42 20  
53P295 YNC +0 Fire Time.  Nice color, good flavor, firm, good size. 48's 16  
July Bright YNC +0 Ex.crop, good color, firm, good size, with Summer Fire. 48's 15  
19P892 WNC +0 Heavy crop, ex.color, very sweet, some light corking observed, excellent timing. 48's ± 18-20  
12P90 WNC +0 Good crop, firm, nice balanced flavor, ok color, some resistance to corking, asym.shape?  Pretty nice at K.O. 56-48 17-19  
59P1055 YNCSA +0 Clean, nice flavor, firm, good crop, sweet. 48's 16-18  
66M520 YNC +4 Giant size, firm, no corking observed. 42's ± 14-15  
9P86 YNC +5 Ex.color, firm, great shape, medium size, good flavor. 48's 16  
August Bright YNC +10 Preview.  Nice color, shape, and size. 48's    
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 17, +12
Peaches Reference:  Snow Prin. +0 Size Brix
48P270 WPF -7 Heavy crop, firm, excellent shape, nice size - great flavor.  Still firm! 36's ± 18 2 weeks ago
36M274 WPF +0 Large size, excellent cavity, good color, very nice at K.O.  Still firm! 42's ± 18 2nd look
66M238 WPF +1 Large size, firm, crisp, nice flavor, a few breasts. 36's ± 17  
36M357 WPC +7 V.large, firm, crisp, slt.tippy, ex.color, slight corking. 36-42 17  
Nectarines Reference:  August Bright +10  Giant Pearl +15
53P295 YNC +0 Fire Time.  Nice color, good flavor, firm, good size. 48's 16  
July Bright YNC +0 Ex.crop, good color, firm, good size, with Summer Fire. 48's 15  
19P892 WNC +0 Heavy crop, ex.color, very sweet, some light corking observed, excellent timing. 48's ± 18-20 2nd look
12P90 WNC +0 Good crop, firm, nice balanced flavor, ok color, some resistance to corking, asym.shape?  Pretty nice at K.O. 56-48 17-19 2nd look
59P1055 YNCSA +0 Clean, nice flavor, firm, good crop, sweet. 48's 16-18 2nd look
9P86 YNC +5 Ex.color, firm, great shape, medium size, good flavor. 48's 16  
6M900 YNCSA +10 Majestic Sweet.  Nice size, shape, firmness, orange color with large freckles - very sweet. 48's ± 18  
August Bright YNC +10 Preview.  Nice color, shape, and size. 48's    
6P120 WNC +15 Giant Pearl.  Giant size, firm, sweet, weak color, good crop. 42's ± 18-20  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 24, +19
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess +0 Size Brix
67P539 WPC +12 Good size on baby tree, ex flavor, ok color. 48-42 21 baby tree
14P86 WPF +14 Giant size, weak color, just ok flavor. 15's 14  
13G368 WPF +14 Good crop, nice shape, large, ex.color, nice cavity. 18's ± 15-16  
48P606 WPF +20 Preview - no sample      
Nectarines Reference:  August Bright +10  Giant Pearl +15
60P708 WNC +10 Nice shape, ex. color, medium firmness, bal.flavor. 48's 18  
62P215 YNCSA +10 Nice size, sweet, young tree. 42-48 21  
26P288 YNC +10 August Bright.  Nice color, shape, and size. 48's 15  
54P304 YNC +10 Large size, good crop, average firmness, nice color. 48-42 16  
5B788 YNCSA +12 Heavy crop, large size, dark red color, round shape. 42's ± 15-17 old tree
60P798 WNC +13 Large, crisp, ok color. 48's 18  
6P120 WNC +15 Giant Pearl.  Giant size, firm, sweet, weak color, good crop. 42's ± 18-20  
26P490 YNC +30 September Bright.  Preview - no sample.      
9P89 YNC +37 Autumn Bright.  Preview - no sample.      
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  August 31, +26
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess +0 Size Brix
13G368 WPF +14 Good crop, nice shape, large, ex.color, nice cavity. 18's ± 15-16 2nd Look
65M505 YPCSA +18 Outstanding color, firmness, flavor and shape. 18's ± 18  
67P188 WPF +20 Giant size, firm, sweet, oblong - very small tree . 18's 18 baby tree
48P606 WPF +20 JD.  Large size, firm, nice shape, ok color. 18-16 15 KO Comm
48P664 WPF +20 Heavy crop, firm, nice color, large cavity, great flavor. 18's ± 17  
Nectarines Reference:  August Bright +10  Giant Pearl +12 August Fire +18
62P215 YNCSA +10 Nice size, sweet, young tree. 42-48 21 2nd Look
Aug.Fire YNC +17 August Fire.  Giant size, firm, outstanding color, weak tree, good flavor, medium crop only. 42's ± 15  
47P130 WNC +17 Good size, color, firmness and flavor - slight corking. 48's 18-20  
55P278 WNC +20 Ex.color, firmness, flavor, and crop - small this year. 56's 21  
6P217 WNC +20 Heavy crop, firm, good size, medium color, slight corking. 42's 18  
27P472 YNC +22 August Red.  Very heavy crop, good size, only average color, good flavor, shape, and firmness. 48-56 15  
66M1132 WNC +25 Very nice shape, large, firm, weak color. 48's 17 baby tree
26P490 YNC +30 September Bright.  Preview - no sample.      
9P89 YNC +37 Autumn Bright.  Preview - no sample.      
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 7, +33
Peaches Size Brix
13G368 WPF +14 Good crop, nice shape, large, ex.color, nice cavity. 18's ± 15-16 3rd Look
65M505 YPCSA +18 Outstanding color, firmness, flavor and shape - still firm. 18's ± 18 2nd Look
48P606 WPF +20 JD.  Large size, firm, nice shape, ok color. 18-16 15 KO Comm
65M195 YPCSA +24 Good color, ex.shape, med.flavor, firm, full orange-red. 18's 15-17  
65M252 YPCSA +24 Giant size, firm, nice color, slight corking. 16's 20  
15G304 WPC +25 Giant size, firm, good shape & color, slight cork. 18's ± 16-20  
36M22 WPF +28 GIANT! Sweet, firm, nice shape, ok color in sun, cork on young tree. 15's 19  
14G872 WPF +30 Nice size, huge crop, ex.cavity, crisp, ok flavor. 18's 15  
Nectarines Reference:  Giant Pearl +12 August Fire +18 Sept. Bright +30
Aug.Fire YNC +17 August Fire.  Giant size, firm, outstanding color, weak tree, good flavor, medium crop only. 42's ± 15  
47P130 WNC +17 Good size, color, firmness and flavor - slight corking. 48's 18-20 2nd Look
55P278 WNC +20 Ex.color, firmness, flavor, and crop - small this year. 56's 21 2nd Look
6P217 WNC +20 Heavy crop, firm, good size, medium color, slight corking. 42's 18  
27P472 YNC +22 August Red.  Very heavy crop, good size, only average color, good flavor, shape, and firmness. 48-56 15  
60P716 WNC +24 Good crop, nice color, firm, ex. flavor. 48's 19-20  
6P217 WNC +25 Large, firm, medium color, good flavor, some cork. 42's ± 18  
68P222 YNFSA +28 Large, ugly with mostly yellow color, very sweet - Spain. 42's 25  
36M960 WNC +30 Full dark red color, firm, nice shape, sweet. 48's 20  
26P490 YNC +30 September Bright.  Preview - no sample.      
10G523 WNC +35 Preview.      
28C129 WNC +35 Heavy crop, firm, ok to good color, nice flavor. 56's ± 17  
9P89 YNC +37 Autumn Bright.  Preview - no sample.      
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 14, +40
Peaches Size Brix
65M505 YPCSA +18 Outstanding color, firmness, flavor and shape - still firm. 18's ± 18 4th Look
14G872 WPF +30 Nice size, huge crop, ex.cavity, crisp, ok flavor, very nice color, suture bulges. 18's 16  
20P966 WPF +35 Very large size, nice shape, ok cavity, good flavor, light on color. 18-16 17  
Nectarines Reference:  Sept. Bright +30 Autumn Bright +40
26P490 YNC +30 September Bright.  Nice size, shape, color, firmness and crop. 48's ± 14  
67P562 DNWN +37 Late donut with good cosmetics and flavor. 48-56 20  
28C129 WNC +37 Heavy crop, firm, ok to good color, nice flavor - some cork on original tree. 56's ± 19  
66M828 WNC +40 Outstanding flavor, no corking observed, firm, large, weak color. 48's 20-24  
7G820 WNC +40 Large size, firm, very nice flavor, weak color now, some corking on young lush trees. 48-42    
9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright.  Excellent crop, color, firmness and flavor - medium size.  Outstanding!  SHINY! 48-56 15  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 21, +47
Peaches Size Brix
20P966 WPF +35 Very large size, nice shape, ok cavity, good flavor, light on color. 18-16 17 2nd Look
8G1073 YPC +40 Excelllent size, crop, color, shape and flavor.   42's & up 13-17  
10A745 YPFSA +45 Large, firm, ok cavity, medium color. 42-36 16-18  
Nectarines Reference:  Sept. Bright +30 Autumn Bright +40
28C129 WNC +37 Heavy crop, firm, ok to good color, nice flavor - some cork on original tree. 56's ± 19 2nd Look
10G523 WNC +40 Still firm, heavy crop, nice shape, good flavor, ok color. 56's 19  
9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright.  Excellent crop, color, firmness and flavor - medium size.  Outstanding!  SHINY! 48-56 15  
16P1200 WNC +40 Very nice, but just too small. 64's 20  
69P929 WNC +45 Excellent quality, especially color, but small on baby tree. 70's 18-20  
47P60 YNC +50 Heavy crop, very good size, firm, good color, a little tippy. 48-42 15  
37P398 WNC +50 Heavy crop, good flavor, firm, weak color. 56-48 19  
             
             
             
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  September 28, +53
Peaches Size Brix
20P966 WPF +35   +50 Very large size, nice shape, ok cavity, good flavor, light on color - pretty nice on the original tree this week. 18-16 17 3rd Look
8G1073 YPC +40 Excelllent size, crop, color, shape and flavor.   42's & up 13-17 2nd Look
25P150 WPF +50 GIANT size, ex.flavor, firm, no color. 3 3/4" 18  
10M200 YPFSA +50 GIANT, almost a pure YELLOW, firm, sweet, nice shape, attractive shape. 3 3/4" 19  
Nectarines Reference:  Autumn Bright +40
28C129 WNC +37 Heavy crop, firm, ok to good color, nice flavor - some cork on original tree. 56's ± 19 3rd Look
9P89 YNC +40 Autumn Bright.  Excellent crop, color, firmness and flavor - medium size.  Outstanding!  SHINY! 48-56 15  
16P1200 WNC +40 Very nice, pretty small, ex.color and flavor. 64-56 20 2nd Look
38M73 YNCSA +45 Large, firm, good flavor, weak color. 48's 19  
             
47P60 YNC +47 Heavy crop, very good size, firm, good color, a little tippy. 48-42 15  
26P1181 YNC +50 Heavy crop, large, med.color, firm, tippy. 42-48 13  
37P398 WNC +50 Heavy crop, good flavor, firm, weak color. 56-48 19  
54P1065 WNC +55 Overcropped, full pink to red color, firm. 64's 17  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2011 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  October 4, +60
Nectarines Reference:  Autumn Bright +40
69P694 YNC +56 Nice shape, firmness, good color, good flavor. 64's 17 Baby Tree
69P1164 YNCSA +56 Large size, firm, nice color and flavor. 48-56 19 Young Tree
13A337 WNF +60 Excellent flavor, firm, nice shape, color will need sunlight or paper. 64's 22 Mike J