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THE PLUM. 

 pRfiCOCE DE BeRGTHOLD. 



Tree moderately vigorous, very prod\ictive. 



Fruit small, nearly globular. Suture shallow, but distinct point hI 

 apex. Skin pale yellow, sometimes with marbliugs of green, and cov- 

 ered with a thin white bloom. Stalk short, stout. Cavity shallow. 

 Flesh yellow, juicy, sugary; adheres slightly to the stone. Good. Early 

 August. 



Prince Englebert. 



From Belgium. This is a promising variety for market growing, as 



the tree is a great bearer, and the 

 fruit valuable for dessert and cookiuff. 

 Tree vigorous. Branches smooth. 



Fruit large, oblong oval. Suture 

 very slight, one side a little enlarged. 

 Skin very deep purple, sprinkled 

 with brown dots, and covered with a 

 deep blue bloom. Stalk rather stout, 

 set in a deep cavity. Flesh yellowish 

 green, juicy, sugary ; separates from 

 the stone. Very good. Last of Au 

 gust. 



Prince of Wales. 



Chapman'ti Prince of Wales. 

 Priuce Albert 5* 



English origin. Tree very vigo- 

 rous, very productive. Branches 

 smooth or slightly downy. 

 Prince Enyeibert. Fruit large, globular, inclining to 



oblong, with a moderate suture on 

 one side. Skin r^iddish purple, with brownish yellow dots, and a thick 

 bloom. Stalk short and stout, set in a moderate cavity. Flesh a little 

 coarse, greenish yellow, juicy, sweet, and sprightly, not rich, partially 

 adhering to the stone. Good. First of September. 



Prince's Orange Egg. 



Raised by William Prince, Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. Tree very 

 vigorous and productive. Branches smooth. 



Fruit rather large, oval. Skin yellow, covered with a thin bloom. 

 Stalk three-fourths of an inch long, rather stout, set in a small cavity. 

 Flesh golden yellow, coarse, j uicy, sprightly, subacid, not rich ; ad- 

 heres to the stone. Good.- Middle of September. 



Prince's Orange Gage. 

 Fruit medium, roundish oval. Suture moderate. Skin yellow. 



