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variety, have within a few years multiplied to 

 make up the thrifty branches of scores or hun- 

 dreds of orchards, until everyone who desires the 

 fruit is supplied, without an additional cent com 

 ing to the pocket of the originator. 



This was what I had in mind when I intimated 

 in the beginning that the most successful new 

 fruits, which bring fortunes to a large number of 

 dealers and growers, may represent financial loss 

 to the originator. 



INCIDENTAL PROFITS FROM THE NEW PLUM 



Not to dwell unduly on this aspect of the sub- 

 ject, however, let me point out a little more in 

 detail some of the benefits conferred by new 

 fruits having exceptional merits. 



For example, a fruit may make an exceptional 

 profit for the grower merely because of the fact 

 that it comes into bearing very early in the sea- 

 son, before the market is glutted with fruit of 

 other varieties. 



The Burbank, Santa Rosa, Climax, and For- 

 mosa plums, among others, are striking ex- 

 amples of this feature, as they come into bearing 

 very early. Several of these have come into the 

 market at a time when it is nearly bare of fruit. 



Another advantage is secured to the fruit 

 grower by varieties that are regular and abun- 



