Catharine Peach of the Americans is said to be the
same as th is ; but this is a mistake, th a t variety
having globose, not reniform glands.
The Incomparable Peach is very nearly the same
as the Catharine, but is distinguished by its higher
colour, both inside and outside, and by its flavour
being inferior. On account of its superior beauty,
it is the more cultivated of the two.
Leaves crenate, with reniform glands, very
deep green, somewhat puckered or crumpled on
each side of the midrib.
F lowers small, reddish.
F ruit large, round, either depressed or pointed
at the apex, in which respect it is very v a ria b le ;
towards the base the surface is uneven. C olour
a beautiful red next the sun, marbled and dashed
with darker shades; pale yellow next the wall,
where it is sprinkled with many red dots. F lesh
very firm, of a deep crimson next the stone, to which
it strongly adheres ; towards the outside very white,
becoming, after having been gathered a few days,
tinged with yellow, and having then an abundance of
juice and a very rich, sweet flavour. S tone middle-
sized, roundish-oval, very slightly pointed.
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