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5. Georgeson — Size medium; clear yellow; flesh very firm^ 

 but not very juicy; flavor sweet; a clingstone. Keeps long after 

 being gathered. Moderately productive. 



6. Chase — Size medium to large; dull red when fully ripe; 

 flesh firm yet juicy; flavor very sweet; a cling. The tree is strong 

 and round headed. 



Of the new seedlings of American origin, Wickson is one 

 which was originated by Luther Burbank of California. It is a 

 cross between Burbank and Kelsey. The originator sent me 

 specimens a few years ago, and, wdiile not of as delicate flavor 

 as some of the older kinds, it is worthy because of its large size, 

 rich, red color and good shipping qualities. The tree proves 

 very hardy so far as tried. 



One of the most interesting fruits originated by Mr. L. Bur- 

 bank is a very curious hybrid from a cross of the common apri- 

 cot and a Japan plum. "Many of these hybrids," Mr. Burbank 

 writes, "are barren — some fruitful, however. The fruit of this 

 one has a charmingly delightful flavor and a beauty unique and 

 all its own. The trees, fruit, growth, leaves, everything, a com- 

 plete and equal combination. The photo does not give the 

 beautiful colorings under the soft velvety skin. I expect from 

 the hybrid seed, which is good, to obtain a distinct and valuable 

 new species." 



As to the black knot some are quite sure that spraying with 

 the Bordeaux mixture will overcome it, and it is to be hoped it 

 may. It is well, however, to remove the fungus whenever it 

 appears and destroy it. 



BRADSHAW & MAGURA. 

 There are still some plum growers in the State who are not 

 inclined to accept the Magura as identical with the Bradshaw: 

 The secretary has followed the subject up for several years, and 

 finds that most of the nurserymen regard ihem as identical, as 

 well as the Greeley. There are very strong resemblances in the 

 fruit of each, as w^ell as in the tree. It certainly looks now as if 

 there would be only the Bradshaw a few years hence. We do 

 not believe a new name will add to the merits of that old stand- 

 ard variety. Some growers have doubtless been imposed upon 

 by unscrupulous nurserymen, and this occasions much of the: 

 confusion. 



