PLUMS* 239 



18. HOLLAND PLUM. 



Is a remarkably fine clear-stone plum, of a round 

 and rather flat shape the colour blue ; the flesh rich, 

 juicy, and highly flavoured ; it hangs on the tree after 

 being fully ripe, and frequently dries without falling : 

 the maturity of the fruit is in September. It is sup. 

 posed to derive its name from the circumstance of its 

 being much cultivated among the descendants of the 

 original Dutch settlers in New-York, by whom it 

 was probably brought into this country. 



