THE PLUM. 331 



Stone. Ripens nearly with the Green Gage. Shoots 

 long, smooth. Of French origin. 



Class II. Flesh adhering to the Stone. 



Section I. Fruit large. 



BueVs Favorite. Rather large, ovate, broadest at base 

 suture distinct half round ; stalk two thirds of an inch 



Fig. 256—Primordian. Fig, 257— White Damson. 



Fig. 25&— Coe'5 Golden Drop. Fig. 259— Jfuh'ng'* Superb. 



long, rather stout, little sunk ; surface pale green, thick* 

 ly sprinkled with lighter dots, base with reddish specks j 

 flesh greenish-yellow, rather firm, juicy, rich, high flavor- 

 ed, adhering to the long pointed stone. Ripens at the 

 close of summer. Shoots, smooth, reddish. Origin, 

 Albany, N. Y. New. 



Bingham*. Large, (an inch and three-fourths long,) oval, 

 rather widest at base : surface deep yellow, with rich red 



