338 SELECT TAKIETIES OF FETTTTS. 



22. IcTcicorfli Im^eratrice. — An Englisli late variety, pnr 

 j)le, flesli juicj, sweet and rich ; may "be kept into winter. 



23. Imperial Gage. — Large, oval, greenish ; flesh jnicy, 

 rich and delicions, parts from the stone ; one of the best 

 growers, most productive, and best of phmis ; profitable 

 for market. — Middle of August. 



24. Res' /St'(?f7Z«?^.— Eaised by Mr. J. M. Ives, of Salem, 

 Mass. ; large, roundish, oblong, yellow, mottled with red, 

 melting and rich ; freestone. — First' of September. Tree 

 a strong, rapid grower. 



25. Jaune Hative. — A nice little yellow plum, ripening 

 last of July; earliness is its chief quality. 



26. Jefferson. — A new American variety, of the high- 

 est reputation ; yellow, with a red cheek ; flesli orange- 

 colored, juicy and rich, parts from the stone ; an excellent 

 variety, but we have never seen it superior to the Impe- 

 rial Gage. — End of August. 



27. Kirks (from England). — A large, fine, violet fruit, 

 rich and sugary ; freestone. — September. Shoots stout 

 and smooth, like those of the red mag. bon. 



28. LucomVs Nonsuch (English). — A large, roundish, 

 greenish plum, nearly as large and as good as the Wash- 

 ington. 



29. Laiore7ice''s Favorite. — Large, roundish, yellowish 

 green ; flesh juicy, melting, and rich, parts from the 

 stone ; tree vigorous and very productive. — Middle and 

 end of August. 



30. Lonibard. — Medium size, oval, violet red ; flesli 

 yellow, juicy, and pleasant ; a great bearer, and said to 

 be peculiarly well adapted to light soils. — End of August. 

 Profitable for market. 



31. Long Scarlet., or Scarlet Gage. — Medium, size, ob- 

 long, bright red ; flesh juicy, sweet when fully ripe, 

 adheres to the stone ; tree a good grower, and a most 

 fibimdant bearer. — End of August. 



