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SMITH ORLEANS. 



" Fruit large to very large, oval, rather widest toward the stalk, a little irregular, 

 with a strongly marked suture on the side; stalk quite small and slender, a little more 

 than half an inch long, inserted in a deep, narrow cavity; skin reddish purple; covered 

 with a deep blue bloom; flesh deep yellow, a little firm, very juicy, with a brisk rich 

 vinous flavor, and adheres to the stone; good to very good; late August, growth very 

 vigorous." (Downing.) 



STODDARD. 



"Fruit large to very large; roundish; cavity narrow, shallow; suture a distinct 

 line; apex rounded; color deep yellow, almost entirely covered with deep purplish red; 

 dots fairly numerous, small yellow; bloom light, skin thick, tough, slightly astringent; 

 flesh deep yellow, juicy; stone medium size, broad, flat, cling; sweet, good rich flavor; 

 quality very good. Season late September. One of the largest and best flavored Ameri- 

 cana plums." (Macoun.) 



STODDARD. 



VICTORIA (Sharp; Sharp's Emperor}. 



A fine dessert plum for the amateur's garden. It has been long known as Victoria, 

 and indeed by no other name in Ontario. 



ORIGIN: Sussex, England. 



TREE: vigorous and productive. 



FRUIT: size large, form oval; suture distinct; color of skin light reddish-purple; 

 stem nearly one inch long in a moderately deep, abrupt cavity; dots whitish and pinkish; 

 cling stone. 



FLESH: yellow; flavor pleasant. 



SEASON: early in September. 



QUALITY: very good. 



ADAPTATION: considered a success at the Lake Huron station, in Bruce County. 



VICTORIA. 



