26 THE PLUM IN KANSAS. 



Simon plum. The main objection that will be raised to it is the resemblance to 

 the shape of that varity, which has become unpopular in market because of its 

 flavor. The color is rich yellowish red. The texture of the flesh is about all one 

 could desire. The stone is small in proportion to the flesh. 



Garnet is my choice of all the new plums which I have tested. It is a cross 

 between Wickson and Satsuma. It is large, being over two inches in diameter, 

 and nearly round in shape. The surface is smooth, dark wine — red or garnet — 

 being very handsome. The flesh is garnet color, too, and rich looking. This 

 color suggested the name Garnet. In flavor it is excellent, being tart enough, 

 yet not sour, but a delicious subacid. No plum that I have eaten is better, and 

 when cooked it could scarcely be equaled. It has all the high flavor of Satsuma 

 when cooked, which has heretofore been far above all other plums when in that 

 condition. The season of Garnet is at least a month earlier, as it is fully ripe by 

 August 1. The tree is very fruitful. I look for this plum to take a high place 

 in public favor. 



ANOTHER NEW ONE BY MR. BURBANK. 



Among Mr. Burbank's latest creations in plums the Climax bids fair to take 

 a high rank. The fruit is described as strongly heart-shaped, very large — as 

 large as an ordinary peach — cavity deep and abrupt, stem short and strong, 

 suture plainly marked, but not deep, apex rounded; color deep dark red, many 

 yellow dots, large and small: skin thick, firm; flesh yellow, firm; stone large, 

 somewhat turgid, roughened, free; flavor sweet, rich, fruity: quality fine; sea- 

 son earliest. Professor Waugh, of Vermont, says this is justly regarded by Mr. 

 Burbank as one of his most valuable productions, and if upon extended test it 

 proves hardy, fruitful, and otherwise reliable, it will be an advance in many re- 

 spects upon any plum now known. 



THE BRADSHAW PLUM. 



A very large and fine early plum, dark violet red, juicy and good; valuable 

 for market. The tree is erect, hardy, vigorous, and very productive. As re- 

 gards productiveness, it is unequaled by any plum we have ever fruited. To 

 produce the finest fruit, heavy thinning should be practiced. The quality 

 is excellent, and it is destined to become one of the most popular of all 

 plums for canning, while its attractive color, good quality and shipping quali- 

 ties will cause it to be sought for as a market variety. It ripens ten days to 

 two weeks later than Abundance. This plum resembles Niagara in size, color, 

 and general good qualities. It is a grand variety and no collection is complete 

 without it. It is becoming better known each year, and is a great favorite for 

 home use on account of its fine quality and for market, for the reason that it is 

 j)Ossessed of great beauty and large size and is enormously productive. 



ANOTHER man's IDEA ABOUT GOOD PLUMS. 



The Reine Claude is generally counted as a short-lived tree. Its tendency is 

 towards heavy bearing, and, unless the fruit is thinned, the tree soon exhausts 

 itself. With proper thinning and good culture, care, and feeding, the Reine 

 Claude may be made to live and produce profitably for a generation. The great 

 plum grower of western New York, S. D. Willard, had, a few years ago, some 

 Reine Claude trees which had been set twenty-two years and borne seventeen full 

 crops. They had failed only one year after coming into bearing. When I saw 

 them they gave indication of still being profitable for several years. 



Among Japans, the Yellow Japan is superior in flavor, beauty, and quality. 

 It is a late sort. 



The Bradshaw is a very profitable sort. It is large, productive, and of good 



