THE MONTHLY BULLETIN. 367 



A very unsatisfactory condition obtains on this coast in the naming 

 of fruits. It is bad enough to have to be confused with a thousand 

 or more distinct varieties, but when we add to this trouble by insisting 

 on calling some well defined variety by some four or five different 

 names, we are surely in need of a guardian. If this matter could be 

 handled through the American Pomological Society, or some state 

 society in connection with the national society, it seems to me it would 

 simplify one of our most perplexing difficulties. 



And now in conclusion my advice to those contemplating the shipping 

 plum business is to go slow and to investigate thoroughly first and be 

 satisfied with nothing but the best conditions, then with care and good 

 judgment you are sure of a success that will net you a handsome 

 income. You now have the United States and Canada for market, as 

 no other portion of America grows successfully the fine varieties 

 produced on the Pacific coast. And as soon as the Panama Canal is 

 opened you may annex the markets of Europe with an excellent refrig- 

 erator steamer service direct from your o\\ti great city of San Francisco. 



