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is of the largest size, oblong ; the skin purple, 

 nearly black, covered with a thick bloom ; 

 the flesh firm and good, but not rich ; the 

 tree is of rapid growth an extraordinary 

 bearer. The fruit ripens in September. 



No. 19. Blue Imperatrice. 

 Fruit of medium size ; shape oblong, tap- 

 ering to the stem ; the skin a dark purple, 

 covered with a light bluish bloom ; the flesh 

 yellowish green, firm, rich and sweet. A 

 clingstone. A great bearer. It hangs on 

 the tree a long time, and is in use in October 

 and November. 



No. 20. Coe's Golden Drop. 



[See plate A T o. 3.J 



This beautiful new plum is of large size ; 

 the form is oval, with unequal sides ; the 

 skin a golden yellow, spotted with rich red 

 points and small blotches, on the sunny side ; 

 the flesh yellow, sweet and delicious. A 

 clingstone an abundant bearer. Ripening 

 gradually in September, October and Novem- 

 ber. Of all the late plums this is decidedly 

 the best and the most profitable which can be 

 cultivated. 



