7 8 FRUIT FARMING 



rapid grower. At present the trees are expensive, 

 but will come to ordinary price in a few years. 



The Hereford Prune Damson This is a large-fruited 

 one, but not so big as Cheshire. The tree is slender 

 in the wood, and of an upright growth, with small 

 pointed leaves much curled. It bears well if thinned 

 out as recommended above. 



White Damson The tree grows freely and produces 

 rich oval orange fruit late in the season, which sell 

 well in market, and make a delicious preserve. (This 

 is not a Bullace). 



Burbank's Giant Prune An American novelty, 

 which will prove of value for a late crop. It resembles 

 Pond's Seedling, and is of Plum size, bears freely, 

 and the tree is robust and branching. It hangs a 

 long time on the tree and travels well. 



The Damascene of Worcester does not seem to 

 flourish out of that county. 



BULLACE 



Are similar in habit to Damsons. The greenish 

 yellow round fruit is produced very late, and occasion- 

 ally brings good prices. The "Shepherds" is the 

 only one worth culture. 



Veitch's Black Bullace This novelty is as remark- 

 able in bearing as the Farleigh Damson, and from its 

 lateness (October and November) will prove of value. 



