THE ORCHARD. 



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THE PLUM. 



This fruit is certain to be a success in Cokrado, and is each year 

 gaining in popularity. The plum of good quality is always in good de- 

 mand, and is not only a wholesome fruit, but is profitable when exempt 

 from attacks of insect enemies and the like. On our Gardenside grounds, 

 for several years in succession, plum trees have fruited abundantly. We 



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Plum tree in bearing at Gardenside. 

 (From photograph.) 



have just been among the plum trees to see the promise of fruit for this 

 season, and find indications most favorable. It succeeds with us both on 

 light, sandy soil and on that which is heavy and compact. 



The tender Eastern varieties have not been tested here, and probably 

 would not succeed in our northern counties. But the hardier sorts of 



