10 Two Plums worthy of Cultivation. 



portant object in the grounds, and these should meander, so that only a 

 limited portion is exhibited at a time, as the novelty is destroyed by seeing 

 the termination of a drive long before arrival. 



TWO PLUMS WORTHY OF CULTIVATION. 



BY JAMES 8N0WDEN. 



Among the hundred varieties of Plums sedulously set forth in Nurserr 

 Catalogues, as embracing all the desirable qualities of this fruit, only 

 about one quarter of the entire number possess any claim to the cultiva- 

 tors attention. Many kinds, which to large size, add a fine flesh and de- 

 licious flavor, present so many difliculties to the cultivator's eflbrts for the 

 perfection of their fruit, that he is but poorly compensated by success. The 

 Jeflferson for instance, is a short-lived tree, ill-shapen. dwarfish, and sub- 

 ject to a blighting of its wood, which materially tends to deteriorate the 

 flavor of its fruit. Kurserymen are sensible of this inapediment to the 

 perfect development of many celebrated varieties, hence the reason they 

 are not offered to purchasers in as large quantities, or plethoric condition, 

 as less estimable sorts. Before any fruit is heralded to the tree-planting 

 world, as worthy of more than ordinary attention, it should be proved to 

 possess a rigorous constitution, a hardy habit, and a freedom from any 

 inherent promoter of disease. Heretofore, it would appear, that a luscious 

 flavor has been the chief and only inducement why a nev/ aspirant should 

 occupy a position in gardens, to the rejection of older and well-tested 

 sorts. For this reason horticulture has recently been aided by infirmaries 

 for the restoration of trees constitutionally unsound, which like scrofula 

 does not submit to any method of treatment yet discovered. In view of 

 these facts, it is with pleasure we recommend the plums — Martens Seed- 

 ling and McLaughlin. These partake in an eminent degree, of all the 

 essential requisites to the perfect formation of a healthful, vigorous tree, 

 and a superior flavored fruit. 



The McLaughlin Plum was brought to notice about ten years ago. It 

 was raised by the gentleman whose name it bears, at Bangor, Maine. It 

 grows and bears well in a great variety of soils, and no matter what m&y 



