BRADFORD FARMS 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 9, 2012  -85 Reference:  May Princess -85
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
May Princess 12G873 YPC NM LC -85 Low chill, NON-MELTING, very firm, excellent color for early season in Kingsburg.  Sizes are smaller this year - 64's & 70's.  NO SOFT TIPS.  Very nice in Kettleman City this year with 56's, 64's and a few 48's. 56-70 12  
41M958 YPC NM LC -85 Very nice cosmetically, light crop, ok size for this year, firm, dark color.      
27C1 YPCSA Mlc -85 Baby tree:  Sweet, firm, nice shape, a few large ones. 2 1/4" 12  
31C149 WP -84 Pretty nice size, firmness ok, good crop, ex color, flavor? 2 3/8" low  
31C906 WP -78 Still a week away - smaller size this year.  Nice shape and adequate color.      
Nectarines
28C6 YN -83 Best early nectarine for BF, very good flavor with some acid, medium size (70's in the breeding grounds), good crop, excellent color, and only a minimal number of apex cracks. 70's 13  
2C312 WN LC -88 Baby tree - small size, balance flavor, a few cracks. small 12  
2C334 YN LC -90 Baby tree - no cracks, firm, small. small 12  
2C284 WN -85 Baby tree - cracks, but good flavor. ok size    
             
             
31C26 WN -81 Nice color, good crop, ok size, 72s, firm, balance flavor, tart now, but 3 days away. 72's   egland
BRADFORD FARMS 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 17, 2012  -78 Reference:  May Princess -85
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
May Princess 12G873 YPC NM LC -85 Low chill, NON-MELTING, very firm, excellent color for early season in Kingsburg.  Sizes are smaller this year - 64's & 70's.  NO SOFT TIPS.  Very nice in Kettleman City this year with 56's, 64's and a few 48's. 56-70 12  
27C1 YPSA mLC NM -83 Baby tree with a few very sweet, firm, round, non-melting peaches.  Has been firm for 1 week. 70's 17 2nd look
54P313 YP LC NM -82 Good size, firm, non-melting, ex.color, perfect shape, g.flavor. 64's 12 young tree
31C906       Ivory May WP -78 Excellent at BF again this year.  Good crop, large size, nice acid type flavor with 14 brix, good aroma, better than average firmness, nice round shape, pretty nice color.  One week after May Princess - still firm this week!! 56-48 14  
1C562 WP -73 Nice shape, firm, balanced flavor. 2 7/16' 12 baby tree
Nectarines
31C26 WN -84 Excellent color, firm, low acid flavor with an excellent balance, nice shape, medium low chill, good crop, eglandular, larger than last year - eglandular. 64's 14 2nd look
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 13 2nd look
2C315 YNSA LC -80 Firm, size? 2 1/4" 17 baby tree
1C842 WN -79 Low acid, crisp, size? 2 3/8" 13 baby tree
3C665 WN -76 Good size, firm, strong flavor but tart - acid flavor. 2 1/2" 17 baby tree
3C718 WN LC -72 Mild flavor, sub-acid, size ok.   14 baby tree
2C253 YN -70 V.firm, perfect shape. 2 5/16" 14 baby tree
1C875 WN -68 Firm, nice shape, size? 2 1/4' 14 baby tree
Apricots
19P939 Cot -78 Good crop, small size, firm, fantastic flavor with 20 brix. 2 1/8" 20  
19P518 Cot -75 Good crop, giant size, firm, good color, tart but ok flavor, not self-fertile.  10 days before Goldenmay this year. 2 1/2" 14 Ref.
19P422 Goldenmay Cot -64 Reference:  10 days away in Le Grand - HEAVY CROP & LARGE SIZE already.      
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 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 23, 2012  -72 Reference:  Spring Princess -72
Peaches
Variety Ripe Description Size Brix
31C906       Ivory May WP -78 Excellent at BF again this year.  Good crop, large size, nice acid type flavor with 14 brix, good aroma, better than average firmness, nice round shape, pretty nice color.  One week after May Princess - still firm this week!! 56-48 14  
1C562 WP -73 Nice shape, firm, balanced flavor. 2 7/16' 12 baby tree
12G641 Spring Princess YP LC -72 Large, flat shape, ex.flavor, ok color, medium firmness - must pick on time. 3" 13  
             
Nectarines
0P451 YN vLC -74 The best of our very low chill - minimal apex tears, firm, ex.flavor, large size, flat shape. 2 5/8"    
6M86 May Bright YN mLC -72 Firm, ex.color, great flavor, nice crop, ex.shape. 2 1/2"    
67M9 YN LC -70 Firm, ok size, good shape and color. 2 1/2"    
3C718 WN LC -72 Mild flavor, sub-acid, size ok.   14 baby tree
2C253 YN -70 V.firm, perfect shape. 2 5/16" 14 baby tree
1C875 WN -68 Firm, nice shape, size? 2 1/4' 14 baby tree
Apricots
19P422 Goldenmay Cot -64 Reference:  HEAVY CROP & LARGE SIZE - close to maturity. 2 3/4"    
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  May 30,  -65
Nectarines Reference:   Size Brix
67M9 YN LC -73 Last week:  Large size, good flavor, nice shape & color. 2 5/8" 14 young tree
65P192 WN mLC -70 Sub-acid flavor, firm, nice size on young tree, ex.flavor. 2 7/16" 15-18 baby tree
31C474 YN mLC -70 Large, ex.color and shape, a few apex freckles, strong flavor. 2 7/8" 15-20  
67M24 YN mLC -69 Large size, smooth shiny finish, light crop. 2 5/8" 13 young tree
2P790 WN mLC -68 Pearlicious I:  Good crop, very firm, nice flavor, dark red color with some small freckles - size has always been good, but this year the young trees were smaller and later than expected - original tree is good.  Candy Pearl x Spring Princess. 64-56 14-18  
65P226 WN mLC -68 Acid balanced flavor, nice size on young tree, firm, eglandular. 2.5" 14-18 baby tree
3C797 WN LC -66 Ex.shape, sub-acid flavor, very good flavor, firm. 2.5" 19 baby tree
Peaches Reference:   Size Brix
29C937 YP  -72 Some giant fruits, med.firmness, good color, nice flavor. 3"    
2C580 YPSA LC -67 Large size, med.firm, ex.shape, nice flavor. 3" 16 baby tree
38M850 WP LC -64 Sub-acid flavor, very firm, nice color, slightly tippy. 2 5/8" 14 young tree
54P200 YPSA mLC -64 Sub-acid flavor, firm, nice shape, ok color. 2 5/8" 13 young tree
38M883 WP mLC -62 Sub-acid flavor, very firm, nice color, perfect shape. 2 5/8" 14 young tree
Twelve days ago, but a few still on the tree for Brent:
31C906       Ivory May WP -78 Overcropped at Johnny D's.  Excellent at BF again this year.  Good crop, large size, nice acid type flavor with 14 brix, good aroma, better than average firmness, nice round shape, pretty nice color.  One week after May Princess. 56-64 14  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 5, 2012   -59
Nectarines Reference:  Rose Bright -63   Size Brix
31C474 YN mLC -70 Large, ex.color and shape, a few apex freckles, strong flavor.  Still pretty firm, still pretty large. 2 7/8" 15-20 2nd Look
27C179 YN LC -70 Still firm, ex.color, eglandular. 2 3/8" 21 baby tree
2P790 WN mLC -68 Pearlicious I:  Good crop, very firm, nice flavor, dark red color with some small freckles - size has always been good, but this year the young trees were smaller and later than expected - original tree is good.  Candy Pearl x Spring Princess. 64-56 14-18 2nd Look
65P226 WN mLC -68 Acid balanced flavor, nice size on young tree, firm, eglandular.  STILL FIRM. 2.5" 14-18 baby tree  2nd Look
30C671 YN mLC -64 Huge crop, large size, strong flavor, just ok color. 2 3/4" 16  
67P136 YNSA LC -63 Large, dull red, nice flavor. 2 3/4" 14 young tree
2C162 WN mLC -62 Large, v.firm, nice flavor on baby tree. 2 1/2" 16 baby tree
2C289 YNSA LC -62 Good size & color, ex.shape, pretty firm. 2 5/8"   baby tree
8P1239 WN mLC -61 Huge size, perfectly clean skin, average flavor, v.heavy crop, ok firmness - money maker, but med.flavor. 3" 16 At JD's
31C12 WN mLC -60 Ex.flavor, firm, good crop, dark color with some freckles. 2 5/8" 14-18  
31C543 YN mLC -60 Shiny, large, firm, crop? 2 3/4" 14-16  
66P496 YNSA mLC -60 Very nice flavor, good size, crop? 2 5/8" 17 young tree
Peaches Reference:   Size Brix
29C17 WP mLC -66 Ivory Duchess.  Nice quality but a few too many split pits. 3" 14  
38M850 WP LC -64 Sub-acid flavor, very firm, nice color, slightly tippy. 2 7/8" 14 2nd Look
30C222 YP mLC -64 Princess Time:  Reference - nice crop, size, flavor, color. 3" 13  
27C219 YPSA -63 Giant on baby tree, 3 fruits, firm, sweet. 2 5/8" 17 baby tree
28C571 YP NM LC -63 OUTSTANDING non-melting peach.  Large, firm, great flavor, flat shape with ex.color - prequel to 8G1205. 3" 13-19 own root
38M883 WP mLC -62 Sub-acid flavor, very firm, nice color, perfect shape. 2 3/4" 14 2nd Look
67M409 WP LC -62 Huge, ex.flavor, juicy, firm, nice pink to red color, few sp. 2 7/8"   young tree
34M505 YPSA NM LC -61 Nice shape, balanced flavor, ok color, flat shape, large.   17  
Apricots/Plum-cots
21C130 Y/Y -63 Spongy texture, large size, crop? Bad flavor. 2 1/4" 22 baby tree
21C131 R&O/Y -58 Firm, small, nice blush, good crop - next week? 2" 14 baby tree
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 13, 2012   -48
Nectarines Reference:  Rose Bright -63   Size Brix
65P496 YNCSA -60 Firm, past ripe, some russet, but 25 brix! 2 5/8" 20-25  
31C12 WNF mLC -58 Ex.flavor, firm, good crop, dark color with some freckles. 2 5/8" 18  
31C543 YN mLC -58 Shiny, large, firm, ex.flavor, some freckles, m-crop. 2 3/4" 14-18  
38M398 WN mLC -58 Very clean, ok size, nice flavor. 2 5/8" 16-23  
61P186 YN -56 Firm, ex.color, good flavor, nice shape.   15  
60P97 WN -55 Ex.balanced flavor, firm, a few split pits, v.few rain cracks. 2 3/4" 18-20  
66P570 WN -55 Firm, very nice flavor, light crop. 2 3/4" 17-19  
67P136 YNSA LC -55 Good color, nice shape, large, better flavor this week. 2 7/8" 20  
28C485 WNC -54 Firm, rough from rain, a few checks, nice flavor, v.firm. 2 3/4" 18-25  
June Sweet YNCSA mLC -54 Heavy crop, nice size, great color, pretty clean, g.flavor. 2 7/8" 17-21  
31C472 YNSA -53 Ex.flavor, med.firmness, good size, ok flavor. 2 3/4" 17  
31C250 YNC -52 Nice size on young comparison tree, not quite ready orig.      
Peaches Reference:  Ivory Queen -46 Size Brix
28C571 YP NM LC -63 OUTSTANDING non-melting peach.  Large, firm, great flavor, flat shape with ex.color - prequel to 8G1205 - still firm this week. 3" 13-19  
28C243 YP NM LC -62 Last week, non-melting, ex.color, firm, a few tips. 2 7/8" 14  
28C684 YPSA NM LC -58 Light crop, v.firm, large size. 3" 24  
12A13 YPNM -56 V.large on baby tree, med.color, firm. 3" 12  
10A94 WP -55 Nice size, sub-acid, med.flavor, firm? 3" 15  
29C744 WP mLC -54 Med.size, nice flavor, sub-acid, firm? 2 3/4" 17  
8G1205 YPC NM -52 Huge size, very firm, non-melting, strong flavor, ex.color, big crop, perfect shape. 3 1/8"    
28C635 WP -50 Pretty nice, firm, perfect shape, ok flavor. 2 7/8" 16  
Apricots/Plum-cots
18C388 COT -56 Good size, ok flavor, medium crop. 2 7/16" 14-20 Last Year
20P657 COT -56 Good crop, ok size, ok flavor, firm, color? 2 3/8" 16-20  
20P955 COT -56 Good size, ok flavor, medium to light crop. 2 7/16" 16-18  
8A1016 PC -60 Young tree, past, flavor?  Light crop. small 18  
8B270 PC -53 Young sick tree, light crop, excellent flavor. small 27  
13C354 PC -50 Young tree, very firm, good flavor. small 21  
8C690 PC -54 TEST ONLY NO SAMPLE:  Good color, flavor? size? small 18 TEST
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 20, 2012   -41
Nectarines Reference:  Spring Bright -42 Size Brix
66P308 WNC -53 Last week:  Black color, some russet, firm, nice size. 2 7/8" 20 Last Week
31C250 YNC -52 Nice size, good color, firm, shaded tree, w/Diamond Bright - size for Walt? 3" 12-14 Last Week
31C171 YNSA mLC -48 Large, mostly firm, giant size, good flavor - last week. 3" 20 2nd Look
28C99 WN -46 Firm, good flavor, ex.color, slight freckles. 2 7/8" 18-22 See at JD
2C369 WN -45 Rock hard, sweet, good size & shape - own root. 2 5/8" 18 baby tree
2C400 WN LC -45 Black w/freckles, rock hard, good flavor - acid taste. 2 5/8" 18 baby tree
16A845 WNC -44 Rock hard, acid balanced flavor, freckles. 2 7/8" 20  
31C251 YNC -42 Large, firm, good color, slight freckles, w/Spring Bright. 3" 13-15 0p
31C205 YNC mLC -42 V.heavy crop, large size, good flavor - irregular ripening. 2 7/8" 13  
Peaches Reference:  Ivory Queen -46 Size Brix
66M13 WP mLC -55 Still firm, balanced flavor, nice color and size. 3" 15 young tree
31C771 DNWP -46 Donut white peach, firm, large, ex.bal. flavor, ok apex. 3 1/4" 20  
28C576 WP -46 Good crop, nice shape, firm, good flavor - huge. 3" 17 47p
12A966 YP -46 Good size, ex.flavor, nice color, ex.shape. 3" ± 15  
29C635 WP -46 Excellent color, firm, perfect shape, ok flavor, US size only? 3 1/4" 13-17  
11A1088 WP mLC -45 Large, bal.flavor, nice shape, color & flavor - med firm. 3-3 1/4" 18 See at JD
67M195 WP LC -43 Large, firm, nice shape, good flavor. 3" 17 young tree
58P522 YPSA mLC -42 Huge, ex.shape, good color, flavor % firmness?........ 3 1/8" 20 0P450'
66P168 WPF mLC -42 Balanced flavor, firm, 20 brix, large size. 2 7/8" 20 young tree
Plum-cots
13C354 PC -50 Young tree, still firm, good flavor. small 20-22 Last week
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  June 27, 2012   -34
Nectarines Reference:  Spring Bright -42  Kay Pearl  -33 Size Brix
54P177 YNC -43 With signature nectarine.  Nice size, great flavor - firm! 2 7/8" 15-18 Baby Tree
2C866 WN mLC -42 Last week selection, still firm, good size on small tree. 2 3/4" 18 Baby Tree
64P467 WNC -38 Good color & size, ex.balanced flavor, d. red w/freckles. 2 7/8 - 3" 21  
29C12 WNC -38 Balanced flavor, very firm, freckles, dark red, shape? 2 7/8" 19  
67M11 YNC mLC -38 Good size, very firm, full color, strong flavor, a little tart. 2 7/8" 18  
28C336 WNC mLC -37 ROCK firmness, some freckles, large for a small tree. 2 5/8" 21 Baby Tree
67M10 YNCSA mLC -37 Large, balanced flavor, nice color, firm. 2 7/8 - 3" 21  
10A24 WNC -37 Good crop, nice shape, d.red w/freckles, v.nice flavor. 2 7/8 - 3" 20  
31C758 WNC mLC -36 Pearlicious VI.  Kingsburg Orchard commercial variety.  Very nice crop, shape, size, and flavor. 3" 18  
31C212 YNC -36 With Spring Bright, very heavy crop, med.color, firm. 3" 14  
30C917 WNC -32 Pearlicious VII.  FT.  Overcropped, dark red, nice balanced flavor, very firm. 2 7/8" 18  
Peaches Reference:  Pearl Princess -36 Size Brix
66P141 WPF -43 Very large, firm, ex.shape, medium flavor. 3 1/4" 17  
58P522 YPSA mLC -42 Huge, ex.shape, good color, nice flavor & ok firm. 3 1/8" 20 2nd Look
Bright Prin. YPF mLC -40 Reference:  Excellent size, shape, flavor, and firmness. 3 1/8" 14-16  
36M532 WPC -36 Balanced flavor, good size on young tree. 3" 17 Young Tree
35P249 WPF mLC -36 Pearl Princess. Large, firm, ex.flavor, nice shape & color. 3 1/8" 15-19  
Johnny D's Test Block:
29C565 WNC -35 Crimson Pearl.  Good crop, firm, great flavor, nice size, fairly clean with a few freckles. 3" 15-18  
30C917 WNC -32 Huge at top of tree, dark red, very firm, clean. 3 1/4" 16-18  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 5, 2012   -26
Nectarines Reference:  Candy Pearl -28  Red Bright -30 Size Brix
29C12 WNC -38 Balanced flavor, very firm, freckles, dark red, shape? 2 7/8" 19 2nd Look
67M10 YNCSA mLC -37 Large, balanced flavor, nice color, firm - still firm! 2 7/8 - 3" 21 2nd Look
31C758 WNC mLC -36 Pearlicious VI.  Kingsburg Orchard commercial variety.  Very nice crop, shape, size, and flavor. 3" 18 2nd Look
0P232 YNC -34 Huge crop, giant size, dark red color, week after Spr.Brt. 3 1/8"    
30C917 WNC -32 Pearlicious VII.  FT.  Overcropped, dark red, nice balanced flavor, very firm. 2 7/8" 18 2nd Look
5P610 YNC -30 Red Bright. Good color, very nice size, medium crop. 3 1/8" 16  
6P205 WNC -28 Good crop, firm, dark red color, a few frkls on old tree. 3" 20  
1P708 YNCSA -26 Sugarine.  Good crop, firm, nice shape, m.color, sweet. 3" ± 20  
50P1004 YNC -24 Grand Bright. Nice shape, crop and size. 3" 15  
Peaches Reference:  Pearl Princess -36 Size Brix
35P249 WPF mLC -36 Pearl Princess. Large, firm, ex.flavor, nice shape & color. 3 1/4" 16-20  
16G1030 YPC NM -33 Very large, non-melting, some noses. 3 - 3 1/2" 14  
2P73 YPC -32 Red Princess. Huge crop, giant size, v.firm, d.red color! 3 - 3 1/4" 15  
66M53 WPC -32 Large with candy flavor, firm, original tree is weak. 3 1/4" ± 20-28  
27P1066 WPF -30 Ice Princess.  Nice crop, shape, color - m.size. 3 - 3 1/4" 18  
41P1134 WPF -30 Large with really good flavor on younger tree. 3 1/4" 20  
64P187 YPCSA mLC -30 Giant size, flat shape, red/yellow skin, firm, sweet. 3- 3 1/4" 20 NEW
7G343 WPF mLC -29 Nice shape and color, m.flavor, firm, good size. 3 1/4" 18  
6G109 WPF -28 Last year's giant, not very firm this year - bud cutting? 3 3/8" 16  
Johnny D's Test Block:
30C917 WNC -32 Huge at top of tree, dark red, very firm, clean. 3 1/4" 16-18  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 10, 2012   -21
Nectarines Reference:  Grand Bright -24 Sugarine -26  Maj. Prl. -14 Size Brix
31C758 WNC mLC -36 Pearlicious VI.  Kingsburg Orchard commercial variety.  Very nice crop, shape, size, and flavor. 3" 18 3rd Look
0P232 YNC -34 Huge crop, giant size, dark red color, week after Spr.Brt. 3 1/8"   2nd Look
30C917 WNC -32 Pearlicious VII.  FT.  Overcropped, dark red, nice balanced flavor, very firm. 2 7/8" 18 3rd Look
5P610 YNC -30 Red Bright. Good color, very nice size, medium crop. 3 1/8" 16 2nd Look
6P205 WNC -28 Good crop, firm, dark red color, a few frkls on old tree. 3" 20 2nd Look
28C843 WNC -28 Very large size, firm, bal.flavor, dark red color. 3 1/8" 18-20 A week ago
1P708 YNCSA -26 Sugarine.  Good crop, firm, nice shape, m.color, sweet. 3" ± 20 2nd Look
31C707 YNCSA mLC -26 Dark red, firm, ok size, sweet. 2 7/8" 20  
50P1004 YNC -24 Grand Bright. Nice shape, crop and size. 3 1/8" ± 14 2nd Look
29C13 WNC -24 Dark red, rock hard, v.sweet, small tree with good size. 2 7/8" 18-25 small tree
14A278 WNC -23 Young tree, large size, firm, nice flavor, ok color. 3" 16-18 small tree
60P536 WNC -23 Rock hard, ex.color, v.sweet and low acid. 2 3/4" 21 Young tree
14A948 WNC -22 Acid bal.flavor, firm, size? 3" ± 20  
60P1076 YNCSA -22 HUGE, ok crop, firm, ok flavor. 3 1/4" 18  
60P1067 WNC -21 Good size, bal.flavor, average shape, firm, ave.color. 3" 17-20 Young tree
Peaches Reference:  Diamond Princess -25 Size Brix
35P249 WPF mLC -36 Pearl Princess. Large, firm, ex.flavor, nice shape & color. 3 1/4" 16-20 3rd Look
2P73 YPC -32 Red Princess. Huge crop, giant size, v.firm, d.red color! 3 - 3 1/4" 15 2nd Look
66M53 WPC -32 Large with candy flavor, firm, original tree is weak. 3 1/4" ± 20-28 2nd Look
27P1066 WPF -30 Ice Princess.  Nice crop, shape, color - m.size. 3 - 3 1/4" 18 2nd Look
64P187 YPCSA mLC -30 Giant size, flat shape, red/yellow skin, firm, sweet. 3- 3 1/4" 20 NEW
7G343 WPF mLC -29 Nice shape and color, m.flavor, firm, good size. 3 1/4" 18  
64P187 YPCSA  -28 Rock firm, v.sweet, aftertaste?  Good shape, ave.color. 3 1/4" 25 Last week
36P688 YPF SA mLC -24 Candy Princess.  Big crop, large size, firm, sweet, ok color. 3 1/4" 17  
17A1174 YPCSA mLC -24 HUGE, firm, m.crop, ok flavor. 3 3/8" 15-16  
36M223 WPC -23 Small tree with nice size, firm, good crop & flavor. 3" 16 Young tree
66M399 YPF -22 Standard peach with great flavor, v.firm, m.color. 3" ± 15 Baby tree
34P444 WPF -16 Reference for Rowan.      
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 18, 2012   -10
Nectarines Reference:  Majestic Pearl -14 Size Brix
14A278 WNC -20 Young tree, large size, nice flavor, ok color - still firm. 3" 18-20 small tree
60P534 WNC -18 ROCK hard, pure sugar, dark red, small tree - too sweet. 2 3/4" 22-27 Baby Tree
28C145 YNCSA -16 Firm, ex.color, nice flavor. 3 - 3 1/4" 20  
31C841 YNCSA mLC -16 Very large, good crop, ex.color, firm. 3 1/4" 16-20  
3C456 WNC -15 Giant size on small tree, firm, ok color. 3"   Baby Tree
15G222 WNC -14 Majestic Pearl:  Big crop, very firm, dark red color, excellent flavor, nice shape - outstanding. 3 - 3 1/4" 20  
2P87 YNC -14 Giant Bright:  Firm, large, with Summer Bright.      
35P196 WNC -12 V.heavy crop, average color, med.size, balanced flavor. 3" 24  
2P265 YNC -12 Summer Bright:  Reference - good crop and shape.      
35P300 YNC -6 July Bright:  Heavy crop, firm, good size. 3" ±   Preview
53P295 YNC -5 Fire Time:     Preview
             
Peaches Reference:  Candy Princess -15 Size Brix
2P73 YPC -30 Red Princess. Huge crop, giant size, v.firm, d.red color! 3 - 3 1/4" 15  
36P688 YPFSA -18 Candy Princess:  Perfect shape, ex.flavor, nice color, firm, good crop. 3 1/2" 17  
11G1175 WPF LC -17 Heavy crop, nice size, firm, good color, ave.flavor. 3 - 3 1/4" 14  
31C664 WPC mLC -15 Giant size, pretty firm, ok color. 3 1/2" 16  
34P444 WPF -14 V.heavy crop, ex.color, bal.flavor, firm, ok flavor, a few suture bulges, tremendous production. 3 1/2" 14  
48P270 YPF -7 Ice Queen:      Preview
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  July 25, 2012   -3
Nectarines Reference:  Summer Fire YNC -4 Size Brix
15G222 WNC -14 Majestic Pearl:  Fantastic flavor, firmness, color, etc. 3 1/8" ± 18-22  
64P458 WNF -14 Rock firmness, freestone, balanced flavor, d.red color. 3" 23 Young Tree
2P87 YNC -14 Giant Bright:  Firm, large, with Summer Bright. 3 - 3 1/4" 15  
2P265 YNC -12 Summer Bright:  Reference - good crop and shape. 2 7/8" ± 14  
35P300 YNC -6 July Bright:  Heavy crop, firm, good size. 3" ± 14 Preview
53P295 YNC -5 Fire Time:  Large size, firm, good color, nice shape. 3 1/8" ± 13 Preview
4P330 WNC -4 Fire Pearl:  Reference - nice color, firm, med.size, sweet. 2 7/8" 20  
19P892 WNC -4 Nice timing.  Firm, med.color, ex.flavor, good size on small tree - slight corking. 2 7/8" 18  
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0 Size Brix
20P1156 YPF -8 Heavy crop, medium size, nice flavor, good cavity, good color. 3 1/8" 14  
48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen:  Heavy crop, great shape, v.firm, nice cavity, dark color, great flavor - ok size like Snow Princess. 3 1/4" 18-22  
60P115 WPC -5 Giant size on baby tree - firm, v.sweet - off flavor? 3 1/2" 20 Baby Tree
Johnny D's & KO Test Blocks:
28C145 YNCSA -14 Firm, ex.color, ex.flavor, GIANT size. 3 - 3 1/2" 20  
35M200 WNC -12 Nice size, firm, ex.color, great flavor. 3" ± 19  
13A378 WNF -8 Freestone, large, firm, sweet balanced flavor. 3" ± 18  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Aug. 1, 2012   +4
Nectarines Reference:  Summer Fire YNC -4 Size Brix
53P295 YNC -5 Fire Time:  Large size, firm, good color, nice shape. 3 1/8" ± 13 Preview
59P1090 YNC -4 Last week, still firm, good size. 3 1/8" 18  
19P892 WNC -4 Nice timing.  Firm, med.color, ex.flavor, good size on small tree - slight corking. 2 7/8" 18  
35M155 YNCSA +0 Firm, m.size, ex.color, nice flavor. 3" ± 17-20 Young Tree
60P349 WNC +3 Huge size, m.color, good flavor, slt.cork. 3 1/4" 18-20 Young Tree
62P215 YNCSA +3 Large, weak color color, some russet, great flavor. 3 1/8" 22  
26P288 YNC +3 August Bright:  Early this year.  Nice size, ex.color, heavy crop & ex.firmness. 3" ± 17  
54P304 YNC +3 Very similar to August Bright.  Heavy crop, large size commercially, firm, milder flavor. 3 1/4" 17 Com.Test
9P86 YNC +4 Heavy crop, very nice shape & color, firm, g.flavor. 2 7/8" 16-20 Overcrop
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0 Size Brix
48P270 WPF -7 Ice Queen:  Heavy crop, great shape, v.firm, nice cavity, dark color, great flavor - ok size like Snow Princess.  3 1/4" 18-22 3rd Look
Snow Prin. WPF +0 Reference:  Good crop, pink color, firm, nice flavor. 3 - 3 1/4" 17-20  
36M103 WPC +3 Rock firm, ex.shape and color, great flavor. 3 1/8" ± 22 Young Tree
14P49 WPC +5 GIANT, no cork, few split pits firm. 3 1/2" 17  
4P822 YPFSA +5 Huge, big crop, ave.flavor. 3 1/2" 15  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Aug. 8, 2012   +16
Nectarines Reference:  August Bright +10  Giant Pearl +12 Size Brix
62P215 YNCSA +8 Large, weak color color, some russet, great flavor. 3 1/8" 22 2nd Look
26P288 YNC +8 August Bright:  Early this year.  Nice size, ex.color, medium crop & ex.firmness. 3" ± 17  
54P304 YNC +8 Very similar to August Bright.  Heavy crop, large size commercially, firm, milder flavor. 3 1/4" 17 Com.Test
60P268 WNC +10 Huge, v.sweet, firm, color? 3 1/8" 22 Young Tree
5B788 YNCSA +10 Nice color, firm, ex.flavor, large, medium crop. 3 1/8" 19  
6P120 WNC +12 Giant Pearl.  Huge size, firm, v.sweet, tippy this year, medium color. 3 1/4" 22  
60P1063 WNC +17 Good crop, firm, nice shape, better color than Giant Prl. 3" 19  
60P708 WNC +17 Firm, med.color, balanced flavor, no cork. 3 1/8" 18-22  
14A922 YNC +17 Large, no cork, firm, peach flavor, ave.color. 3 1/8" 16  
14A909 YNC +17 Large, no cork, firm, peach flavor, ave.color. 3 1/8" 15  
47P130 WNC +17 Firm, good color toward sun, no cork, sweet. 3" 19  
35P63 WNC +24 Snow Pearl.  Medium size, v.firm, sweet, nice color. 3" 18  
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0 Size Brix
14P49 WPC +10 GIANT, no cork, few split pits firm. 3 1/2" 17 2nd Look
4P822 YPFSA +10 Huge, big crop, ave.flavor. 3 1/2" 16 2nd Look
68P1116 YPC +12 Giant size, firm, good flavor, ok shape, ave.color. 3 3/8" 16  
14P86 WPC +15 HUGE, ave.color, nice flavor, med.firmness. 3 1/2" 18  
48P657 YPFSA +17 Large, v.heavy crop, firm, average color. 3 1/2" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Aug. 15, 2012   +23
Nectarines Reference:  August Bright +10  Giant Pearl +12 Size Brix
26P288 YNC +8 August Bright:  Early this year.  Nice size, ex.color, medium crop & ex.firmness. 3" ± 17  
54P304 YNC +8 Very similar to August Bright.  Heavy crop, large size commercially, firm, milder flavor. 3 1/4" 17 Com.Test
60P268 WNC +10 Huge, v.sweet, firm, color? 3 1/8" 22 Young Tree
5B788 YNCSA +10 Nice color, firm, ex.flavor, large, medium crop. 3 1/8" 19  
6P120 WNC +12 Giant Pearl.  Huge size, firm, v.sweet, tippy this year, medium color. 3 1/4" 22  
60P1063 WNC +17 Good crop, firm, nice shape, better color than Giant Prl - slt.cork. 3" 19-24 2nd Look
47P130 WNC +17 Firm, med.color toward sun, v.slt.cork, sweet. 3 1/8" 19-25 2nd Look
August Fire YNC +17 Large size, dark red skin color, ave.shape, firm. 3 1/4" 17  
14A922 YNC +20 Large, no cork, firm, peach flavor, ave.color. 3 1/8" 16  
14A909 YNC +20 Large, no cork, firm, peach flavor, ave.color. 3 1/8" 15  
August Red 27P472 YNC +20 Heavy crop, medium size, firm, ave.color, nice shape. 3" 18  
60P716 WNC +22 Firm, med.color, balanced flavor, no cork. 3" 18-24  
35P63 WNC +24 Snow Pearl.  Medium size, v.firm, sweet, nice color. 3" 18  
31C834 WNC +26 Large, firm, ex.flavor, a few tips - a late Giant Pearl. 3 1/8" 21  
Peaches Reference:  Snow Princess WPF +0 Size Brix
13G368 WFP +12 Fantastic color, v.nice flavor, firm, holds well, nice size, h.crop, great shape - excellent color at Johnny D's. 3 1/4" 18  
48P606 WPF +23 Glacier Princess. Large, firm, nice flavor, color? 3 1/2" 17  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Aug. 22, 2012   +30
Nectarines Reference:  September Bright +30 Size Brix
6P120 WNC +12 Giant Pearl.  Huge size, firm, v.sweet, tippy this year, medium color. 3 1/4" 22  
60P1063 WNC +17 Good crop, firm, nice shape, better color than Giant Prl - slt.cork. 3" 19-24 2nd Look
47P130 WNC +17 Firm, med.color toward sun, v.slt.cork, sweet. 3 1/8" 19-25 2nd Look
August Fire YNC +17 Large size, dark red skin color, ave.shape, firm. 3 1/4" 17  
August Red 27P472 YNC +20 Heavy crop, medium size, firm, ave.color, nice shape. 3" 18  
60P716 WNC +22 Firm, med.color, balanced flavor, no cork. 3" 18-24  
35P63 WNC +24 Snow Pearl.  Medium size, v.firm, sweet, nice color. 3" 18  
31C834 WNC +26 Large, firm, ex.flavor, a few tips - a late Giant Pearl. 3 1/8" 21  
7G824 WNC +30 Good crop, firm, nice shape, sweet, pretty nice color. 3 1/8" 20  
Peaches Size Brix
13G368 WPF +12 Fantastic color, v.nice flavor, firm, holds well, nice size, h.crop, great shape - excellent color at Johnny D's.  STILL FIRM! 3 1/4" 18 3rd Look
36M22 WPF +30 Huge crop, huge size, firm, med.flavor with good sugar, weak color, a few suture clefts near the shoulder. 3 3/4" 16-18  
65M505 YPCSA +30 Great again this year.  Large, ex.color, firm, sweet, nice shape. 3 3/8 ± 18  
65M195 YPCSA +35 Huge crop, large size, golden yellow and red in color, firm, nice flavor, no cork, good shape. 3 3/8" ± 18 13P800
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS Delivered to KO
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Sept.  5, 2012  +44
Nectarines Reference:  Autumn Bright +40 Size Brix
7G824 WNC +30 Good crop, firm, nice shape, sweet, pretty nice color. 3 1/8" 20  
66M554 YNCSA +40 H.crop, med.size, firm, yellow color, super sweet, rough. 3" 25 MJ?
7G820 WNC +40 H.crop, good size, firm, med.color, v.sweet. 3 1/8" 20  
Peaches Size Brix
10A732 WPC +32 Tough, full color, l.crop, sweet. 3 1/2" 19  
14G872 WPF +40 Outstanding size and color, firm, med.flavor, firm, g.crop. 3 1/2" 18  
8G1073 YPC +40 Outstanding!  Heavy crop, large size, nice color, great peach flavor, nice shape, firm. 3 1/2" 16  
BRADFORD FARMS - 2012 SHOWINGS & SELECTIONS
Location:  Le Grand, CA
DATE:  Sept.  19, 2012  +58
Nectarines Reference:  Autumn Bright +40 Size Brix
Autumn Brt. 9P89 YNC +40 Ex.crop, outstanding full red color, firm, m.size, good flavor.  Excellent color for this season - just finished. 3 1/8" 15-18  
13A959 WNC +50 Acid flavor, nice sugar, firm, good color, nice crop, a few tips, very slight corking. 3" 19  
54P1065 WNC +60 H.crop, nice size, firm, ex.balanced flavor, medium color. 2 7/8" 21 See at JD
13A337 WNF +60 Good crop, very nice balanceed flavor, firm, smallish with pretty rough skin, some red with greenish background. 2 3/4" 20-22 Mike J
Peaches Size Brix
8G1073 YPC +40 Outstanding!  Heavy crop, large size, nice color, great peach flavor, nice shape, firm - still firm and colorful. 3 1/2" 16 3rd Look
69P1151 YPCSA +50 Large size, good flavor, firm and crisp, nice color. 3 1/4" 20 3rd Look
Johnny D's & KO Test Blocks:
54P1065 WNC +60 H.crop, nice size, firm, ex.balanced flavor, medium color. 2 7/8" 21 See at JD