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THE PLUMS OF NEW YORK. 



The dates are those of full bloom. They were taken from trees grown 

 under normal conditions as to pruning, distance apart, and as to all other 

 factors which might influence the blooming period. 



An inspection of the table shows that there is a variation of several 

 days between the time of full bloom of the different varieties of the same 

 species. These differences can be taken advantage of in selecting sorts 

 to avoid injury from frost. The same table shows the ripening season 

 of the plums growing on the Station grounds. Now and then the late and 

 very late plums given in the table may be caught by fall frosts in the 

 colder parts of New York or in regions having a similar climate. 



TABLE SHOWING BLOOMING DATES AND SEASON OF RIPENING. 



The " blooming date " is that of full bloom. 



Under season of ripening "very early" is from July 15 to August 10; "early," August 10 

 to August 20; "mid-season," August 20 to September 10; "late," September 10 to September 

 20; " very late," September 20 to October i. 



