Chiyodared

We claim: 1. A new and distinct variety of genetically nectarine (Prunus persia) tree, substantially as illustrated and described, which is of an early ripening cultivar, moderately vigorous, moderately spreading, foliated with large elongated yellowish-green leaves, and producing uniform, medium size, round to round-elliptic shaped, clingstone fruit having a yellow ground color and deep red over color skin, and yellow flesh which is slightly red near the pit; the variety being particularly characterized in comparison with `Hiratsukared` (the seed parent), by fruit which ripens two weeks earlier, is slightly smaller, more sourer, and has a unique eating quality.