PLUMS. 403 



firm, juicy, sugary, rich, separates from the stone. Last 

 of August. Tree a moderate grower, but good bearer; 

 one of the best designated as Prunes. 



Washington. Origin New York. Large to very large, 

 roundish, oval ; dull or deep yellow, with marblings of 

 green, with a pale red or crimson blush in the sun ; flesh 

 yellow, firm, very sweet and rich, separates freely from 

 the stone. Last of August. Tree a stocky, vigorous, 

 healthy grower, very productive ; one of the most reli- 

 able for market or garden. 



Yellow Gage (PRINCES). Origin Long Island. Medi- 

 um to large, oval, broadest next the stalk ; golden yellow, 

 covered with a white bloom; flesh deep yellow, rich, 

 sugary, juicy, melting, separates freely from the stone. 

 Early in August. Tree very vigorous, forming a large, 

 spreading head, very hardy and productive ; a popular 

 and profitable variety. 



SMALL SELECT LISTS OF PLUMS. 



For the Garden. Coe's Golden Drop, Green Gage, Im- 

 perial Gage, Jefferson, Lawrence's Favorite, Smith's Or- 

 leans, Heine Claude de Bavay, McLaughlin, Washington. 



For MarJcet. Imperial Gage, Yellow Magnum Bonum, 

 Smith's Orleans, Pond's Seedling, Lombard, Reine Claude 

 de Bavay, Bradshaw, Columbia, General Hand, Quacken- 

 boss. 



For Drying. German Prune, Saint Catherine, Fellem- 

 berg. 



