Catharine Peach of the Americans is said to be the 

 same as this ; but this is a mistake, that 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. 



FLOWERS small, reddish. 



FRUIT large, round, either depressed or pointed 

 at the apex, in which respect it is very variable ; 

 towards the base the surface is uneven. COLOUR 

 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. FLESH 

 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. STONE middle- 

 sized, roundish-oval, very slightly pointed. 



