Cjjc Caimbian Porticnltarisi 



VOL I] JUNE, 1878. [No. 6, 



THKEE POPULAR PLUMS. 



The three varieties of plum that stand out conspicuously as favor- 

 ites in the United States and Canada are the Imperial Gage, Jefferson 

 and L0ml)ard. The first and last named are recommended for general 

 cultivation in twenty-two States and Provinces, and the other in 

 twenty-one. The double star of superiority is given to the Imperial 

 Gage in four widely separated States, to the Jefferson and the Lombard 

 each in five. 



The Imperial Gage is of American origin, having been raised from 

 seed of the Green Gage, in Prince's nursery, at Flushing, on Long 

 Island, in the State of New York. The fruit is of full medium size, 

 oval in form, and when fully ripe is peculiarly marbled with green 

 stripes on a yellowish-green ground and covered with a thick white 

 bloom. The flesh has a greenish color, is very juicy and rich, ranking 

 in quality as "best." It ripens during the first half of September. 

 This plum is mentioned in the lieports of the Association as being 

 cultivated in the counties of Brant, Carleton, Durham, Elgin, Frontenac, 

 Grey, Glengarry, Halton, Huron, Lambton, Lincoln, Middlesex, Nor- 

 folk, Peel, Perth, Peterlxjrough, Victoria, Waterloo, Welland, Welling- 

 ton, Wentworth and York. In tlie the county of Victoria it is spoken 

 of as being most productive and profitable for market. 



The Jefferson plum was raised by the late Judge Buel, of Albany, 

 in the State of New York. The tree is a moderate grower, but l>ears 

 well and regularly. The fruit is large and showy, of a golden yellow 

 color, with cheek of purplish-red, and thinly covered with white 

 liloom. The flesh is of a rich orange, juicy, luscious, and very high 

 iflavored, quality " best." It ripens in the end of August or beginning 

 of September. It is reported as being cultivated in the counties of 

 Brant, Carleton, Durham, Elgin, Grey, Glengarry, Halton, Huron. 

 Lincoln, Perth, Peterborough, Wellington and WentAvortk 



