922 THE PLUM. 



HUDSON GAGE. 

 Reine Claude d'Hudson. 



Raised by L. U. Lawrence, of Hudson, N. Y. Tree thrifty, produc- 

 tive. Branches downy. 



Fruit of medium size, oval, a little enlarged on one side of the ob- 

 scure suture. Skin yellow, clouded with 

 green streaks under the skin, and covered 

 with a thin white bloom. Stalk short, 

 little more than half an inch long, insert- 

 ed in a moderate hollow. Flesh greenish, 

 very juicy and melting, with a rich, spright- 

 ly, excellent flavor. It separates from the 

 stone (adhering very slightly). Yery good. 

 First week in August. 



HULINGS' SUPERB. 

 Keysets Plum. Gloire de New York. 



Raised by Mr. Keyser of Pennsylvania, 

 and brought into notice by Dr. W. E. 

 Hulings of that State. Tree very vige- 

 HudsonGage. rous, upright, large foliage, blunt shoots, 



large-shouldered buds, moderate bearer. 

 Branches downy. 



Fruit very large, roundish oval, with a distinct though shallow su- 

 ture. Stalk strong and stout, set in a round, small cavity. Skin rather 

 dull greenish yellow, thinly covered with pale bloom. Flesh greenish 

 yellow, rather coarse, but with a rich, brisk, sprightly flavor. Good. 

 It adheres to the stone. Middle of August. 



ICKWORTH IMPERATRICE. 

 Knight's No. 6. 



Raised by Mr. Knight, of Downtoii Castle. It hangs a long while 

 on the tree, and if gathered and wrapped in soft paper, will keep many 

 weeks. Branches smooth. 



Fruit rather above medium size, obovate. Skin purple, peculiarly 

 traced or embroidered with streaks of golden fawn color. Stalk mode- 

 rately long and thick. Flesh greenish yellow, sweet, juicy, and rich, 

 mostly adhering to the stone, which is rather small. Yery good. Early 

 in October. 



IMPERIALS DE MILAN. 

 Prune de Milan. 



Tree vigorous, rather spreading. Branches smooth. 



Fruit rather large, roundish oval. Suture broad, extending two- 

 thirds around one side, often enlarged. Skin deep purple, covered with 

 a thick blue bloom. Stalk stout, set in a small cavity. Flesh greenish, 

 juicy ; sugary, adheres to the stone. Good. Early September. 



