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watchfulness and eradication of this black fungus is the only sure way 

 to success. The European class of varieties do not come into bearing 

 as early as the Japans, neither are they as regular or prolific bearers; 

 nevertheless it is a fine, handsome, high flavored fruit, in favor quite 

 generally. Many large orchardists grow and fruit the best kinds largely 

 for market purposes. When a judicious selection of varieties are prop- 

 erly cultivated and managed under favorable conditions, they always 

 bring remunerative prices. 



We follow with a condensed descriptive list of the best varieties: 



Bradshaw — Early, dark violet red, juicy, sprightly. Tree vigorous, 

 productive. Ripens middle of August. 



Yellow Egg — Large, oval, yellow, juicy, rich, vigorous, productive. 

 Ripens during August. 



German Prune — Fruit oval in shape, nearly two inches long, of good 

 quality and much esteemed: hangs on the tree, and is firm, sweet and 

 plea-sant. Ripens September 15th. 



Shropshire Damson — The flesh is amber colored, juicy and sprightly. 

 Commands a high price; it is enormously productive. One of the most 

 profitable plums we have. Ripens early in October. 



Imperial Gage — Rather large oval, greenish; flesh juicy, rich, delici- 

 ous, a good grower. Ripens middle of August. 



Lombard — Medium, round, oval, violet, red, juicy, pleasant and good; 

 adheres to the stone; productive. A valuable market variety. Ripens in 

 August. 



Shipper's Pride — Large, round, purple: very firm, excellent quality. 

 Very productive. A great market plum. Ripens in August and Septem- 

 ber. 



Washington — All things considered, this is one of the finest and most 

 popular plums. Fruit very large, roundish oval; skin yellow, with a 

 slight crimson blush in well ripened specimens; flesh very sweet and 

 luscious. Tree vigorous, with broad, handsome foliage; very productive. 

 Ripens about September 1st. 



Green Gage— Small but of the highest excellence. Tree a moderate 

 grower. Should be top grafted to get good trees. Ripens in September. 



Spaulding— Tree a strong grower, with broad, rich, dark foliage; 

 fruit large, yellowish-green, with marblings of deeper green, and a deli- 

 cate white bloom: flesh pale yellow, very firm, sprightly, sugary and 

 rich; fine for canning Ripens about August 20th. 



Niagara— Of extra large size and flrst rate flavor; color dark blue. 

 Good bearer; not liable to rot. Ripens about August 1st. We regard it 

 as one of the best new varieties. 



Moore's Artie— Size medium or below; skin purplish black, with a 

 thin blue bloom: flesh greenish yellow, juicy, sweet and of pleasant 

 flavor. Charles Downing speaks of it as follows: "A new, hardy plum, 

 which originated on the high lands of Aroostook county, Maine, where 

 unprotected and exposed to cold, it has for many years borne enormous 

 crops and is claimed to be the hardiest plum grown. Tree healthy, vig- 

 orous'; an early and abundant bearer." Valuable for market. Ripens m 

 September. 



Fellenberg (French or Italian Prune!.- A fine late Plum: oval: pur- 

 ple; flesh juicy and delicious; parts from stone; fine for drying. Tree a 

 free grower and very productive. Ripens in September. 



Coe's Golden Drop — Large and handsome, oval; light yellow; flesh 



