_Downy skin._--A downy skin is the normal condition of the peach. This character is found in all of the peaches to be mentioned in this discussion except those under the next heading. _Smooth skin._--"28963--From Samarkand, Turkestan."[16] "A small nectarine of very firm flesh and of subacid flavor; red throughout; from a distance resembles a crab apple more than anything else. Said to come from Chartchui." "29227[17]--From Samarkand, Russian Turkestan. A yellow clingstone nectarine of medium size; meat very firm and of medium sweet taste, not melting." "30325[18]--From Khotan, Chinese Turkestan. A nectarine called _Dagatch_. Fruits red, of medium size, clingstone." "30332[19]--From Karghalik, Chinese Turkestan. A nectarine called _Anar-shabdalah_. Fruits rather small, whitish pink in color, and of sweet, aromatic flavor. This is a medium-late ripen er and a rare local variety." "30334[20]--From Shagra-bazar, Chinese Turkestan. A nectarine called _Kizil-dagatch_. Fruits small, red; medium early." "30335[21]--From Upal, Chinese Turkestan. A nectarine called _Ak-tagatch_. Fruits large, white; a late ripener; of good keeping and shipping qualities." "30336[22]--From Yarkand, Chinese Turkestan. A nectarine called _Ak-dagatch_. Fruits medium-sized, of white color; clingstone; late in ripening; of good keeping and shipping qualities." "30341[23]--From Upal, Chinese Turkestan. A nectarine called _Kizil tagatch_. Fruits large, red throughout; meat firm; of good keeping and shipping qualities." "30359[24]--From Kashgar, Chinese Turkestan. A very large, red, clingstone nectarine; late ripener; can be kept for several weeks after being fully ripe." "30647[25]--From Khotan, Chinese Turkestan. A nectarine called _Togatch Moneck_." "30648[26]--From Guma, Chinese Turkestan. A small late variety of nectarine, white in color, of fresh, sweet taste and good keeping qualities." _White flesh._--"27111[27]--Chinese name _Ta po tao_. A large white peach, native in Shantung Province, China (Chefoo district)." "30324[28]--From Khotan, Chinese Turkestan. A peach called _Ak-shabdalah_. Fruits large, white, juicy, and aromatic; an early ripener." "30337[29]--From Shagra-bazar, Chinese Turkestan. A peach called _Kok-shabdalah_. Fruits medium large, of greenish-white color; taste sweet; medium late; not a keeper." "30338[30]--From Yarkand, Chinese Turkestan. A peach called _Taka-shabdalah_. Fruits very large, of whitish color with a slight blush; late in ripening; can be kept for several weeks." "30339[31]--From Karawag, Chinese Turkestan. A peach called _Ak-shabdalah_. Fruits large, white in color; flavor very sweet and pleasing; early in ripening." "17167[32]--From Tung-chow. A large, white peach, considered a fine fruit by the Chinese. Non-melting flesh." "20239[33]--From Kirin. A pale colored, medium-sized peach. Kirin is the most northern locality where I have as yet found peaches."