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then rinsing for a brief period in fresh water, 

 and placing them in damp sawdust that has been 

 sterilized by boiling, care being taken that the 

 sawdust is barely moist, not wet. The box con- 

 taining the seeds is placed on the north side of a 

 building, in a cool, shady place, and examination 

 is made from time to time to see that the seeds 

 do not become too dry or infested with insects or 

 mold. 



If treated in this way, the seeds are practically 

 all saved; they may be planted out of doors 

 like other plum seeds, and they will germinate 

 promptly. 



It is obvious that a seed requiring such careful 

 treatment to preserve it all the winter would 

 stand small chance of being able to perpetuate 

 its kind in a state of nature. But, on the other 

 hand, it must be admitted that it is well worth 

 while to give the amount of attention required 

 to the preservation of these seeds, in view of the 

 enhanced value of their product. 



It will be understood, however, that the aver- 

 age fruit grower will not be required to concern 

 himself about the seeds, as his orchards will be 

 propagated by grafting in case of this fruit as is 

 customary with all orchard fruits. 



There can be little doubt, then, that the time 

 is almost at hand when all our plums will be 



