392 THE PLUM. 



Branches downy. Fruit rather more than an inch in diame- 

 ter, oval, with a shallow suture. Skin deep purple, covered 

 with a thick azure bloom. Stalk half an inch long, set in a 

 narrow cavity. Flesh at first greenish, but becoming dull yel- 

 low at maturity ; a little fibrous, but juicy, sweet, melting, and 

 slightly perfumed ; it adheres considerably to the stone. First 

 of August. 



PRINCE ENGLEBEBT. 



From Belgium, a free grower, productive. Fruit very large 

 and long, very deep purple, with a remarkably dense bloom, 

 rich and excellent. Ripe September. (Riv. Cut.) 



PRINCE'S ORANGE EGG. 



Raised by William Prince, tree very vigorous, and produc- 

 tive. 



Fruit rather large, oval. Skin yellow, covered with a thin 

 bloom. Stalk three-fourths of an inch long, rather stout, set in 

 a small cavity. Flesh golden yellow, coarse, juicy, sprightly, 

 subacid, not rich. Adheres to the stone. Ripens the middle 

 of September. 



PRINCE OF WALES. Chapman's. 



English origin. Tree very vigorous, very productive. 



Branches smooth. Fruit large, globular, inclining to oblong, 

 with a moderate suture on one side. Skin reddish-purple, with 

 brownish-yellow dots, and a thick bloom. Stalk short and 

 stout, set in a moderate cavity. Flesh a little coarse, greenish- 

 yellow, juicy, sweet, and sprightly, not rich, partially adhering 

 to the stone. Ripens first of September. 



PRUNE, MANNING'S LONG BLUE. 



Large Long Blue. Man. Manning's Long Blue. 



Origin unknown. Tree vigorous, with long dark-coloured 

 shoots, very productive. 



Branches smooth. Fruit quite large, long-oval, a little one- 

 sided, with an obscure suture. Stalk very long, and slender, 

 set in a very trifling depression. Skin dark purple, with a 

 thick blue bloom. Flesh greenish-yellow, firm, rather juicy, 

 with a sweet, sprightly, pleasant flavour. It separates pretty 

 readily from the stone, which is long and pointed. First to 

 last of September. Ripens gradually, and bears carriage well, 



PRUNE DE LOUVAIN. 



Plum of Louvain. 

 Tree vigorous, fertile. Origin, nursery of Van Mons. 



