THE PLUMCOT 207 



within historical times. Apples, pears, plums, 

 peaches, cherries, apricots, quinces all were 

 known to the Romans and Greeks and to their 

 forbears of Oriental antiquity. The plumcot is a 

 new species that originated just at the close of 

 the 19th century. 



Its production forecasts a new era in fruit 

 development. 



Plant improvement of any kind 

 tests purse and patience; at every 

 stage of the work short cuts must 

 be introduced in order that time 

 and expense may be saved. 



