604 GARDEXIXG FOR THE SOUTH. 



KEMrER. — We have not ascertained the history of this 

 variety, but learned from a report of the Division of 

 Pomology, United States Department of Agriculture, 

 that it was originated in Tennessee, and is one of the 

 best varieties thus far named and introduced. 



Kansas. — This was introduced from Missouri. The 

 fruit is roundish, slightly oblate; rather large; splashed 

 with red on yellow ground ; flesh tender, rich, and highly 

 flavored. Season, September. The tree is productive 

 and is very handsome in general appearance. 



Marion. — Originated by Samuel Miller, Missouri. This 

 native persimmon is a large, handsome fruit, with few 

 seeds, ripening in October. The original tree was found 

 growing near Fulton, Missouri, on land owned by J. H. 

 Marion, and is said to have larger leaves and blossoms 

 than the common persimmon. 



Shoto. — This variety was introduced by A. (J. Cham- 

 bers, Danville, Hendricks county, Indiana. The fruit is 

 oblong-ovate, slightly conical; large to very large; color 

 dull yellow, with blush in the sun; rather tough skin and 

 few seeds; quality very good. Season, October. Tree an 

 early bearer, productive, and a vigorous grower. The 

 original tree began bearing at three years of age. 



Smeech. — Fruit, roundish-oblate; medium size; dull 

 yellow, with red splashes; superior quality, being very 

 rich and sweet. Tree a good grower and productive. In- 

 troduced from Pennsylvania. 



Propagation. — The persimmon grows readily from seed, 

 but there is no certainty that fruit, even equal to that 

 produced by the original tree, will be obtained. It is 

 therefore best to graft on the common wild stock in early 

 spring. The splice or cleft method of grafting can be 

 used with success. The stock should be healthy and from 

 one to two inches in diameter. For a description of these 



