THE BULLACE AND DAMSON. 55 



Rivers' Early. A very early variety, ripening in 

 August. Fruit, medium-sized. Shape, oval. Colour, 

 black. Flavour, excellent. Ripe, August. Suitable for 

 pyramids or standards. 



Shropshire Prune. A large-fruited Damson, much 

 grown in Shropshire, Cheshire, Worcester, and Hereford. 

 Fruit, very large. Shape, oval. Colour, black. Flavour, 

 juicy and rich. Suitable for standards. Ripe, October. 



The Merryweather. A very fine Damson, and a sure 

 and heavy bearer. Fruit, very large. Colour, black. 

 Flavour, delicious. Trees begin to bear when three years 

 old- Suitable for pyramids or standards. 



