LUTHER BURBANK 



it is in the plum crosses. It is expected that by this 

 cross one or more varieties of plumcots will be 

 secured that are valuable both for fruit and 

 foliage. 



The purple-leaved plum trees have proved of 

 great value for decorating lawns, and the plumcot 

 trees are considered of even more value by some, 

 because of the unique combination, and the bril- 

 liant color of the foliage. 



From a study of the plumcots already pro- 

 duced, it is safe to say that this new fruit will 

 become known and grown in all climates where 

 deciduous fruits are found. Numerous improve- 

 ments must be made before the plumcot will 

 become as popular as either of its parents. But 

 only time and patient selection are required to 

 effect these improvements. 



It is quite possible that in many regions the 

 plumcot may in time replace the apricot as well 

 as many of the plums. 



But more important by far than the quality of 

 the plumcot as an orchard fruit is the lesson it has 

 taught as to the possibility of producing new fruits 

 by hybridization. 



The plumcot stands as the first addition to the 

 list of orchard fruits that has been developed 

 within historical times. Apples, pears, plums, 

 peaches, cherries, apricots, quinces all were 



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