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*16. IMPERIAL GAGE (Fig. 281). 



Tree of remarkably luxuriant growth, an abundant bearer, 

 and peculiarly adapted to light soils ; lacking flavor on heavy 

 ones. 



Young branches very slightly downy. 



Fruit medium or above ; yellowish-green, striped or marbled 

 beneath the skin with darker green. 



Flesh greenish, melting, rich, and juicy ; almost a free-stone. 

 Ripens about the first of September. 



Fig. 281. 



Fig. 282. 



17. PURPLE GAGE (Fig. 282). 



Tree of moderate growth, and a good bearer. 



Young branches smooth and short-jointed. 



Fruit medium roundish ; violet, with yellow dots and a fine 

 blue bloom. 



Flesh yellowish, rich, and sugary, but somewhat dry ; will 

 hang long on the tree ; a free- stone. Ripens through Septem- 

 ber. 



18. MANNING'S LONG BLUE (Fig. 283). 

 Tree of moderate growth, and an abundant bearer. 

 Young branches smooth. 



