PLUMS. 563 



round, slightly narrower toward the base, or approaching obovate ; 

 suture distinct on one side at apex; skin reddish -purple, bloom 

 very thick, stalk three-fourths of an inch long, cavity narrow; 

 flesh dull yellow, rather firm, melting, juicy, rich, of excellent 



PIG. 756 Royale. FlO. 757. Early Royal. 



flavor. Ripens first of September. Shoots very downy, growth 

 slow, tree spreading, moderately productive. French. Fig. 756. 



Royale Hative, or "Early Royal."* (Mirian.) Size medium, 

 roundish, slightly wider at base; skin light purple, stalk half an 



PlO. 758 Royal Tours. FIG. 759. Schenectady Catherine. 



inch long, stout, scarcely sunk ; flesh amber yellow, with a rich, 

 high flavor, nearly free from the small, flattened, ovate stone. 



