136 Bulletin 175. 



3. LiJTTS. — Fig. 25. 



Wasse-Botanh'w. 



Under the name Wasse-Botankio, we have fruited an excellent 

 early plum for two seasons. It seems to have such distinct merit 

 that we think it worthy general introduction, and I therefore take 

 pleasure in naming it for Mr. Henry Lutts, of Youngstown, N. Y., 

 who has been one of the pioneers in the culture of Japanese plums 

 in this State. Fruit round-oblate with a tendency to a pointed apex, 

 in general form and appearance very like the Burbank, but running 

 smaller ; color dark red, marked with many very tine golden dots 

 and covered with a heavy bloom; tlesli light yellow and soft, cling 

 when thoroughly ripe, with only a tinge of almond flavor, but not 

 sour or bitter, the skin rather tougli. Ripe enough for eating in 

 the present season on the 14th of July, being four or five days later 

 than Earliest of All and Engre. This is the largest and best very 

 early Japanese plum which we have tested. The tree is a good 

 grower and with us has been productive. 



1. Berger. — Fig. 26. 



Strawberry. Ura-Bem. Uchi-Beni. Hoyismorno, at least of some 



nurserymen. 



Small and cherry-like, flattened endwise, with a distinct suture ; 

 color bright light red, with prominent bloom ; flesh firm and meaty, 

 yellow, free from the very small pit and with no astringency or 

 almond flavor, the skin not tough nor sour ; ripe this year on the 

 17th and 18th of July. This is one of the most distinct of all the 

 Japanese plums. It has the flavor of some of the Domestica varie- 

 ties. The handsome little fruits fall when ripe and should be caught 

 on straw or hay spread underneatli the tree. The plums are not 

 much larger than very large cherries, and, coming after the sweet 

 cherries are gone, they seem to piece out the cherry season. The 

 tree is a distinct and upright grower, with rather narrow and light 

 colored leaves, and the fruits are borne well down on the older 

 wood. Wo believe that the Berger is well worth growing in every 

 home garden. 



