412 SELECT TARIETIES OP FRUITS. 



Diiane's Purple.— Origin New York. Large, oval, 

 distinct suture, one side enlarged; pale red, becoming 

 reddish-purple in the sun, lilac bloom; flesh amber-color, 

 juicy, sprightly, moderately sweet, adlieres partially to 

 the stone. — Middle to last of August, Tree very vigorous 

 and prodnctive. 



Fellember^. — Origin Europe. Medium, oval; dark 

 blue, with a bloom; flesh dark yellow, juicy, sweet, and 

 good, separates from the stone. — -Early in October. An 

 old, Italian prune, a moderate, spreading grower, great 

 bearer, and very valuable. 



General Hand. — Origin Pennsylvania. Very large, 

 roundish-oval; deep yellow, marbled with greenish- 

 yellow; flesh coarse, pale yellow, sweet, moderately juicy, 

 separates freely from the stone. — September. Tree very 

 vigorous and productive. Fine for market. 



German Prune. — Medium, long-oval, one side swollen; 

 purple, with a thick, blue bloom; flesh firm, not juicy, 

 greenish, sweet, pleasant, separates freely from the stone. 

 — September. Tree a good grower, very productive. 

 Valuable for market and highly esteemed for drying. 



Goliath. — Large, roundish-oblong; deep red, approach- 

 ing purple, with a thin, blue bloom; flesh yellow, adheres 

 considerably to the stone, juicy, with a brisk, pleasant 

 flavor. — Last of August. Tree vigorous and a very great 

 yielder. 



Green Ga^e,— Origin France. Eather small, round; 

 yellowish-green, with dottings of red in the sun; flesh 

 pale green, exceedingly juicy and melting, rich, sprightly, 

 luscious, separates from the stone. — Middle of August. 

 Tree a short-jointed, healtliy, but slow grower, making a 

 small, round head, and bearing abundantly. Has no 

 superior in quality; suitable for a choice garden collec- 

 tion. 



Huling's Superb. — Origin Pennsylvania. Very large, 



