PLUMS. 411 



BIceckcr's Gaffe. — Origin New York. Me<Hnm or 

 above, roundish-ov;il ; yellowish, with a thin, white 

 bloom; flesh yellow, Juiey, rich, sweet, excellent, sepa- 

 rates freely from the stone. — Last of August. Tree a 

 good grower and ])roductive. 



Blue Imperatrice. — Medium, oval-obovate; deep pur- 

 ple, covered with a thick, blue bloom; flesh greenish- 

 yellow, rich, and sugary, adhering to the stone. — October, 

 and will keep i?ito November. Tree vigorous and a 

 heavy bearer. Valuable on account of its lateness. 



Bradshaw. — Large, oval-obovate; reddish-purple, with 

 a light, blue bloom; flesh rather coarse, juicy, brisk, 

 pleasant, adheres slightly to the stone. — August. Tree an 

 upright, vigorous grower, j)roductive and profitable. 



Bryanston's Ga^e.— Medium, oval; pale yellow, with 

 a bronze cheek in the sun; flesh a little coarse, Juicy, 

 sweet, pleasant, adheres slightly to the stone. — September 

 and October. 



€oe's Golden Drop.— Origin England. Large, oval, 

 distinct suture; light yellow, with dark, carmine-red 

 spots in the sun; flesh yellowish, firm, juicy, rich, ad- 

 heres to the stone. — Last of September. Tree a moder- 

 ately vigoroas grower, hardy, and a great bearer. Widely 

 disseminated and highly esteemed. 



Columbia. — Origin New York. Large or very large, 

 nearly round; brownish-reddish-purple, covered with a 

 blue bloom; flesh orange, sweet, and rich, separates from 

 the stone. — Last of August. Tree a very vigorous 

 grower, and productive. A valuable market sort. 



Denniston's Superb. — Origin New York. Medium or 

 below, roundish, flattened; pale, but rich yellow, blotches 

 of purple in the sun; thin, white bloom; flesh juicy, rich, 

 sweet, vinous, separates from the stone. — Last of August. 

 Tree moderately vigorous, forming a small, round head. 



