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and as such is recommended for the section of Ontario just beyond the good com- 

 mercial districts. 



Golden Drop (Coe's) is of doubtful value commercially. The tree is only 

 fairly productive, the fruit, not as disease-resistant as most domesticas, is some- 

 times badly affected by Brown Eot. It is more adapted to its English home and 

 to the American Pacific coast than to Ontario. It might be recommended for the 

 home garden; season is second and third weeks in September. 



Grand Duke. This is in many respects one of our leading market plums. Its 

 large size, blue color, firm flesh and handsome appearance generally, commend it 



A good type of Monarch top-worked on 

 Lombard. 



to the consuming public. The tree is fairly vigorous and fairly productive and 

 the fruit ripens the third and fourth weeks in September. It is highly recom- 

 mended for commercial planting. 



Oueii holds a doubtful place. It is considered by many to be one of the best 

 varieties because of its early bearing and heavy bearing qualities. As such it is 

 undoubtedly a money maker. The tree is vigorous and thrifty. The fruit is 

 medium size and poor quality. The fruit is, however, firm, and it is a fair shipper. 

 Many grower? condemn it because it is somewhat subject to Brown Hot. It ripens 

 the last week in August and the first week in September. Though it is a large 



