126 FRUIT CULTURE. 



VARIETIES OF THE PLUM. 



Abundance {Botmi). — Of recent introduc- 

 tion from tlie Orient. A promising very early 

 variety. Fruit large, lemon-yellow, turning 

 to cherry ; rich and juicy ; excellent, very 

 productive. 



Bradshaw. — Large, oval, reddish-purple ; 

 brisk, juicy; rather coarse, but valuable as 

 being vigorous and productive. 



Grreen Grage. — This is one of the earliest to 

 ripen, and has no superior in quality. It is 

 slow in growth, and in some seasons and locali- 

 ties the fruit is liable to crack. Fruit small, 

 yellowish-green; flesh melting, juicy, very 

 sweet, and unequalled in flavor. 



Laivrence' s Favorite. — Large, yellowish- 

 green ; juicy, sprightly, vinous, melting; ex- 

 cellent, productive. 



These two ripen about the middle of August, 

 and are the best early kinds. 



The three following are recommended as 

 ripening about the end of August. 



Jefferson. — Large, oval, yellow ; very juicy, 

 luscious. 



Smith's Orleans. — Large, oval, reddish-pur- 

 ple, deep blue bloom ; flesh slightly firm, juicy, 

 brisk, vinous ; vigorous and productive. 



