1914 



FKUITS OF ONTARIO. 



191 



BIXBY. 



"Fruit above medium to large, roundish; cavity narrow, medium depth; suture 

 rather indistinct, slightly depressed; apex rounded; color yellow, more or less covered 

 with bright red; dots numerous, small, yellow; bloom fairly heavy; skin moderately 

 thick, rather tender; flesh deeip yellow, juicy; stone medium size, oval in outline, con- 

 siderably flattened, cling; sweet but not rich in flavor, no astringency; quality good; 

 season late, August to early September. A very handsome early plum. Chief fault is 

 unevenness of ripening. Makes good preserves." (Macoun.) 



BIXBY. 



BRACKETT. 



"Form roundish, flattened at ends; large to very large; cavity medium width, shal- 

 low, stem half inch, slender; suture a distinct line, no depression; apex flattened, in- 

 dented; color yellow, almost entirely overspread with deep purplish red; dots numerous, 

 yellow, distinct; bloom moderate, bluish; skin thick, tough; flesh deep yellow, meaty, 

 juicy; stone above medium, roundish, flattened, cling; sweet, rich, good flavor; quality 

 good." (Macoun.)' 



BRACKETT. 



