Said to be a dwarf, double-flowering peach seldom bearing fruit and useful only as an ornamental.
Pêcher Nain d'Orléans. 1. Rev. Hort. 42 fig. 18, 43, 44. 1908.
According to the reference this peach was mentioned by Louis Ligier in 1714. Fruit of medium size, round, with a deep suture; skin pale greenish-yellow, with a red blush; flesh white, tinged red at the pit which is adherent, moderately sweet, not of high flavor.
Pêcher Petite Madeleine. 1. Carrière Var. Pêchers 78, 79. 1867. 2. Decaisne Jard. Fruit. 7:Pl. 1872-75.
Leaves glandless; flowers small; fruit small, round, slightly depressed; skin greenish-white, marbled with red; flesh free, white, dark red at the stone, very juicy, sweet, with a pleasant, aromatic flavor; ripens the middle of August.
Pêcher Thuret. 1. Decaisne Jard. Fruit 7:Pl. 1872-75.
This peach was raised in 1862 by Gustave Thuret, Antibes, Alpes Maritimes, France, from a seed sent from China. Fruit large, with a distinct suture on one side; skin yellow, washed with dark red; flesh yellowish-white, red at the pit which is usually free, juicy, sweet, pleasantly flavored; season the last of August.
Peck Orange Cling. 1. Wickson Cal. Fruits 314. 1889.
In the reference Luther Burbank says that this variety is an improved seedling of Orange Cling, originated at Healdsburg, California. Fruit large, with yellow flesh; valuable for market or drying.
Pendleton. 1. Ga. Sta. Bul. 42:240. 1898. 2. Berckmans Cat. 13. 1899.