PLUMS. 



563 



round, slightly narrower toward the base, or approaching obovate ; 

 suture distinct on one side at apex ; skin reddish-purple, bloom 

 very thick ; stalk three-fourths of an inch long, cavity narrow ; 

 flesh dull yellow, rather firm, melting, juicy, rich, of excellent 



Pig. 756 — Royale. 



Pig. 757.— Early Royal. 



flavor. Ripens first of September, Shoots very downy, growth 

 slow, tree spreading, moderately productive. French. Fig. 756. 



K'oyale Hative, or "Early Royal."* (Mirian.) Size medium, 

 roundish, slightly wider at base; skin light purple, stalk half an 



Pie. 758 — Royal Tonrs. 



Pig. 7sg.— Schenectady Catherine. 



inch long, stout, scarcely sunk ; flesh amber yellow, with a rich, 

 high flavor, nearly free from the small, flattened, ovate stone. 



