A description of the characteristics of selected clones originating fr
om Spanish native populations, including 'Marujas,' 'Jeronimos,' 'Cala
baceros,' 'Calandas' and 'Cofrentes,' is presented. General characteri
stics of other native populations that have remained unselected also a
re described. Native populations from Spain may be an excellent germpl
asm source for improving and broadening the genetic base of North Amer
ican peaches.