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September. This plum is frequently planted for 

 ornament, as it blossoms early. 



20. MiRABELLE. Duham, n, 29. tah, 14. Porn, 

 Franc, l.jf?. 124. t4',f,4f. Pom. AusL t.l74<.f,^2. 

 Pott, et Turp, Fr, t, 47. This is of an amber colour, 

 and small, full of juice, and excellent for sweet- 

 meats. It bears well, and is ripe about the be- 

 ginning of September. 



21. Large White Damask. Duham, n, 7^ t, 3,^ 

 /2. Pom, Franc, 1. p. 139. t, 12. /20. Thk is 



a middle-sized oval plum, of a pale yellow colour 

 outside. The flesh is firm, yellow, and well tasted. 

 It is ripe about the beginning of September. 



22. Rochecorbon ; Red Diaper Plum, Du- 

 ham, n.37. t, 20. f, 12. Pom, Franc, 1. p, 151. t, I7. 



f, 33, This is large, and of a very high flavour. 

 It ripens about the beginning of September. 



23. Saint Catherine. Duham, n, A3, t, 19. 

 Pom, Franc, 1. p, 150. t, 17,J13^, Pom, Aust, 

 t, 186. f, 2. Hooker Pom, Lond, t, 24. This is one 

 of the best, and is much used for confectionary ; it 

 is also very good for the table, having a rich sweet 

 juice ; and is a good bearer, hanging the longest 

 of any upon the tree. I have had them in gather- 

 ing six weeks. It ripens about the latter end of 

 September. 



24. Violet or Blue Imi^tRA.TRic'E.y. Empress. 

 Duham, n, 39. t, 18. Hooker Pom, Lond, t, 4. This 

 has an agreeable flavour, and ripens about the 

 middle of October. This is one of the latest 

 plums, and should not, be gathered till it begins to 



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