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plum. It does rot if not properly sprayed. It is an over-bearer, and 

 is' called the Quality. That is, we call it the Quality. It is one of 

 our seedlings. Then I have a damson tree that grew from the seed 

 that is of a drooping character, and bears in ropes. It is sweeter 

 than the ordinary damson and brings a high market price. I also 

 have a very large, fine blue plum. It has a heavy bloom on it. It is 

 not quite as large as the German Prune, and of very fine quality. 

 1 have never found it profitable to grow any of the Japanese plums. 

 I have ceased planting them. The Grand Duke is another splendid 

 plum. It resembles Pond's Seedling. 



Now I hope that the people who are here will go home and 

 urge upon their neighbors to plant just a few plum trees for home 

 use. 



Most of our plum trees are not self-pollinating, and should be 

 mated for best success. For the best results I would mix the trees 

 or plant them close together, .using different varieties. I suggest 

 that you plant a few of the blue plums. I am exceedingly anxious 

 that every farmer should have plums and other varieties of fruit 

 on the farm. 



We have a canning establishment at home. We regard the 

 plum above other fruits for canning purposes. And what is better 

 than a plum pudding? And they are fine for dessert. They can be 

 made up into preserves, jellies and pies. The plum just needs care 

 in planting and in selecting your varieties, pruning and spraying, 

 and that is all there is to the proposition. 



Remarks by Prof. Carmody. 



One of the best commercial plums today is the Lombard. But 

 it has this objection, The Lombard comes on the market a little 

 before people are ready to can. The Monarch is now filling the bill 

 perfectly. It is much better looking. It hangs to the tree much 

 better and will be a good seller. In the commercial districts, the 

 only one they want is a blue plum. 



Questions asked Mr. Clayton. 



Q. When do you spray for curculio ? 



A. I spray when the green just begins to show in the orchard. 

 I use 4 lbs. of arsenate of lead paste to 50 gals, of water. But 3 

 lbs. will do equally well. I spray a second time when the blossoms 

 have fallen. Then I spray again in about six to eight days and again 

 in about a week, and then, I suppose, about twice more when I spray 



apples. 



Q. Have you had any trouble with black knot? 



A. My neighbors have had some trouble, but I cut it out when 

 I see it. 



Agr.— 17. 



