PLUMS. 



Ca^jada Orleans. 

 Canada Egg^ ? 



The origin of this fine plum is obscure; it has been grown in and 

 around Hamilton, Ontario, for many years as the German Prune, 

 but bears no resemblance to it, and is believed to have originated 

 with the old settlers, and is grown by them from suckers. Tree 

 g-rows strong, vigorous, and makes short-jointed wood, with promi- 

 nent buds, and is very productive; it is highly esteemed where known 

 for its handsome appearatice, fine qualit}", market value and familv 

 purposes', branches smooth, brownish gray. 



Fruit medium to large, nearly globular; suture broad, shallow. 



Caiijula Orleans. 



ending at the apex, which is a little depressed; stalk long, slender; 

 cavity small; skin dark reddish purple, covered with a thick blue 

 bloom; flesh pale yellovVj juicy, melting, A'ery sweet and rich; adher- 

 ing to the stone, which is small. Ripens early in August and keeps 

 well. 



The Canada Egg, highly valued in some localities in Michigan, 

 is no doubt this variety. 



Frankfokt Peach. 



Of German origin; tree moderately vigorous, spreading, very 

 productive; branches rather slender, slightly downy, grayish brown. 



