PLUMS. 



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Bradshaw.* Very large, obovate, with an obtuse suture on one side, 

 sometimes with a very slight neck ; color dark purple, with a light 

 blue bloom ; stalk three-fourths of an inch long, cavity narrow ; 

 flesh a little coarse, becoming light brownish-purple, at first ad- 

 hering but becoming nearly free from the stone when fully ripe ; 

 juicy, good, slightly acid. Tree vigorous, shoots purple, smooth. 

 Last of August. A popular market variety. Fig. 74* 



Brevoort's. (New York Purple.) Large, oval, suture distinct 

 at base ; skin reddish, with a violet bloom ; stalk three-fourths of 

 an inch long, cavity deep, narrow ; flesh soft, juicy, sub-acid, 

 moderately rich, second-rate. Season medium. Shoots long, 

 smooth ; tree productive. Origin, New York. 



Clyman.* Large to very large, roundish-oblong, slightly flattened ; 

 skin reddish-purple, with a very thick bloom, very attractive ; 

 flesh, firm, dry, sweet, free from the pit, very good. A leading 

 early market plum in California and now finding favor else- 

 where. California. 



Coe Late Red. (St. Martin, Saint Mar- 

 tin Rouge.) Size medium, roundish, 

 suture distinct on one side ; skin 

 light purplish-red ; bloom thin, blue ; 

 stalk three-fourths of an inch long, 

 scarcely sunk ; flesh rather firm, crisp, 

 rich, vinous. Very late, productive, 

 shoots downy. A valuable late plum. 

 Fig. 742. 



Columbia.* (Columbian Gage.) Very 

 large, nearly globular, on side slightly 

 larger ; skin brownish-purple, reddish- 

 brown where much shaded, with many 

 fawn-colored dots ; bloom blue, copi- 

 ous ; stalk one inch long, rather stout ; 

 cavity small ; flesh orange, moder- 

 ately juicy, rich, rather coarse, free 

 from the small, compressed stone, or 

 adhering at the edge ; flavor good. 

 Fruit liable to rot. Season medium, or end of summer. Shoots 

 downy, stout, blunt, spreading, leaves nearly round. New York. 



Corse Nota Bene. Rather large, round ; surface pale lilac-brown, 

 often dull green in the shade ; bloom light blue, copious ; stalk 

 half an inch long, cavity round ; flesh greenish, rather firm, 

 crisp, rich, vinous. Very late, very productive, shoots downy. 



Cruger. (Cruger's, Cruger's Seedling.) Medium, approaching 

 small, roundish-oval, suture obscure ; surface lively red, or bright 

 lilac, with numerous yellow dots, pale fawn color in the shade, 

 bloom thin, bluish ; stalk half an inch long, cavity shallow ; flesh 

 deep orange, moderately juicy, mild, agreeable," not rich, good. 

 Season medium. Shoots downy. Hardy, adapted to light soils, 

 very productive. Origin, New York. 



Damson.* (Common Damson, Early Damson, Purple Damson, 

 Blue Damson.) Small, oval (an inch long) , purple bloom thick, 



FIG. 742. Coe Late Red. 



