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of the least observing. And this red plum had 

 other qualities that made it well worthy of intro- 

 duction. It first came into bearing in 1887, and 

 two years later it was introduced under the name 

 of Satsuma the name being suggested, as was 

 that of its companion the Burbank, by Pro- 

 fessor H. E. Van Deman. The name seemed 

 highly appropriate because it was the name 

 of the province from which the plum had 

 come. 



Satsuma and its greatly improved hybrid de- 

 scendants have been most welcome additions to 

 the fruits of America. 



The original Satsuma is especially popular in 

 southern California and in the more eastern of 

 the Gulf States as well as in the Southern Hem- 

 isphere. It is a good healthy tree with rather 

 narrow pointed leaves of medium size. It is not 

 so adaptable to varying climates or conditions as 

 the Burbank, being better suited to temperate 

 and semi tropical climates. Nevertheless it fruits 

 well in some parts of New England. It is not 

 large enough for general shipping, but is grown 

 mostly for home use. 



The fruit is globular and usually averages 

 nearly two inches in diameter. The skin is red, 

 covered with a thick pale-blue bloom. The flesh 

 is a dark purplish red, firm and of excellent qual- 



