122 THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF FRUITS. 



Fig. 69. — Jeffeeson. 



Fig. 70.— Washington. 



5. Feost Gage.— 

 Small", deep purple, sub- 

 acid, then sweet, very 

 late, hardy; great t.:arer, 



6. Jeffersox. — Largtv 

 oval, golden, purplish 

 cheek, juicy, rich, high- 

 flavored. Slow grower, 

 but prolific. Last of Au- 

 gust. 



7. McLattghlin. — A 

 new plum from Maine. 

 Large, flat, russet yellow, 



'red tinge, juicy, firm, very 

 sweet ; remarkably hardy, 

 vigorous, and productive. 

 Last of August. 



8. PuEPLE Gage. — 

 Medium, roundish, violet ; 

 firm, rich, sugary, excel- 

 lent. Tree similar to 

 Green Gage. 



9. PUEPLE FaVOEITE. 



— Medium, roundish, 

 brown purple, very juicy, 

 tender, melting, sweet. 

 Slow grower, but hardy 

 and productive. Middle 

 of August. 



10. WASHIIfGTON. 



Yery large, green with 

 red; firm, sweet, mild. 

 Free grower and bearer. 

 Last of August. Good 

 in a variety of soils. 



