THE PLUM. 909 



near Albany, N. Y., of the Green Gage family, a third larger than the 

 latter variety, and nearly as rich in 

 flavor. Tree very vigorous and pro- 

 ductive. Branches downy. 



Fruit round, a little flattened, and 

 having a distinct suture, often extending 

 quite round the fruit. Skin pale yellow- 

 ish green, marked with a few large pur- 

 ple blotches and dots, and overspread 

 with a thin bloom. Stalk rough, three- 

 fourths of an inch long, set in a cavity 

 of moderate size. Flesh very thick 

 (the stone being small), moderately 

 juicy, with a rich vinous flavor; stone 

 parts readily, and is roundish and thick. 

 Best. Middle and last of August. 



DIAMOND. 



English origin. Branches long, Denniston's Superb. 



downy. 



Fruit of the largest size, oval. Skin black, covered with a blue 

 bloom. Flesh deep yellow, coarse-grained, and rather dry, a little acid, 

 and without flavor; separates from the long-pointed stone. Scarcely 

 good. Valuable for cooking only. First of September. 



DICTATOR. 



Raised by Henry Corse, of Montreal. Tree vigorous and hardy. 

 Fruit very large, brownish purple, covered with a bloom. Flesh 

 juicy, rich, and high-flavored. (Hov. Mag.) 



DOMINE DULL. 

 Dutch Prune. Dutch Quetzen. 



This good American Prune was raised from a seed brought from 

 Holland by the Rev. Mr. Dull, a Dutch minister, who afterwards re- 

 sided at Kingston, N. Y. The parent tree was the common Dutch 

 Prune. Branches long and smooth. 



Fruit of medium size, long oval, with little or no suture. Skin very 

 dark purple, nearly black, dusted with some blue bloom. Stalk nearly 

 an inch long, inserted with very little cavity. Flesh yellow, quite juicy 

 at first, but if allowed to hang on the tree becomes dry, rich, and sweet ; 

 it adheres closely to the stone. Good. A prodigious bearer, and a 

 really good fruit. September. 



DORR'S FAVORITE. 



Originated with Elisha Dorr, Albany, N. Y. Tree moderately 

 vigorous. Branches smooth, brownish. 



Fruit large, oval, with a slight neck. Suture broad. Apex a little 

 sunk. Skin yellowish, marbled and dotted in the sun with purplish 

 crimson, thin lilac bloom. Stalk long. Cavity small. Flesh yellowish, 

 a little coarse, juicy, sweet ; adheres to the stone. Good to very good. 

 Last of September. 



