CLEAVINGER. 



Synonyms None. 



f Longitudinal diameter, 2i to 2i inches. 

 Size of Fruit Large. < 



(Transverse diameter, li to 2 inches. 



Form Oval, sometimes obovate, with a wide superficial suture, extending from 



the base to the apex. 



Skin Dark purple, densely covered with bloom, which imparts to it a blue color. 

 Stem i inch long, i thick, inserted in a narrow depression, in which is a fleshy 



ring. 



Stone Hough, unadherent, perforate like that of the Moorpark Apricot, li 



inches long, yg wide, is thick. 

 Flesh Yellowish, parting freely from the stone. 

 Flavor Mild and pleasant. 

 Quality " Good at least, if not very good." 

 Maturity Middle of August. 

 Leaf- Dark green, under surface glaneous, serrate-crenate, 3 inches wide, 41 long, 



including petiole, which is 5 inches long, TS thick, and grooved. 

 Wood Young shoots cinereous. 

 Growth Vigorous. 



HISTORY, ETC. 



The Cleavinger Plum is a native of Pennsylvania. It originated in Phila- 

 delphia with Mr. Fernsler, from the stone of an unnamed Seedling variety, and 

 was brought into notice by Mr. Win. S. Cleavinger of West Philadelphia. 



