154 PLUMS. 



large; color pale yellow or whitish on the shady 

 side and bright red on the sunny side. It 

 promises to be a very valuable variety. Tree is a 

 fine, rather upright grower, and so far as tested, a 

 good bearer. Fruit is of an excellent quality. A 

 seedling of the Miner, though its broad and heavy 

 foliage shows that it is crossed with some variety of 

 the American family. 



Moreman. This variety originated on the 

 Atlantic coast and is possessed of some value. 

 Fruit medium in size, of the brightest red, and is 

 so glossy as to have the appearance of being var- 

 nished. It is an immense bearer, and the fruit will 

 keep for two weeks more after ripe. One of the 

 latest varieties we have which adds to its value. 



The descriptions of the last five varieties named 

 are from H. A. Terry of Iowa, who is as good 

 authority on this fruit as any in the west. They 

 have not yet been fruited at this station. 



JAPAN PLUMS. 



Much discussion is had upon the origin and 

 value of these very interesting plums. My exper- 

 ience so far with them is almost neutral. Trees 

 have not had proper care, but have given strong evi- 

 dence of great usefulness, though at present it is not 

 advised to plant largely much north of central 

 Iowa. The Burbank Ogon and Botan have been 

 fruited, and while smaller than was anticipated are 

 very handsome, and of good quality. 



Dr. Dennis, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has made a 



