A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark purple skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: [0000] 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. [0000] 2. Heavy and regular bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. [0000] 3. Fruit with an attractive dark purple skin color. [0000] 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. [0000] 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.

A new and distinct almond variety of Prunus dulcis named VELA, particularly characterized by self-fertility, large kernels and very high production. Other desirable characteristics include medium to late harvest time, well-sealed soft shells, and high quality, sweet kernels with high oil content.

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality.

A new and distinct variety of root stocks is described and which is characterized as to novelty by its resistance to Oak Root fungus and Root-Knot nematodes.

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good handling and storage quality.