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REPORT ON THE 



No. 24 



BIXBY. 



"Fruit above medium to large, roundish; cavity narrow, medium depth; suture 

 rather indistinct, slightly depressed; apex rounded; color yellow, more or less covered 

 with bright red; dots numerous, small, yellow; bloom fairly heavy; skin moderately 

 thick, rather tender; flesh deep yellow, juicy; stone medium size, oval in outline, con- 

 siderably flattened, cling ; sweet but not rich in flavor, no astringency ; quality good ; 

 season late, August to early September. A very handsome early plum. Chief fault 

 is unevenness of ripening. Makes good preserves." (Macoiin). 



BlXBY. 



BRADSHAW {Niagara, Blue Imperial.) 



Considered by many one of our most valuable European varieties whether for home use or 

 market, because of its line quality, its large size and beautiful appearance. 



Tree : erect, vigorous, moderately productive with occasional heavy crops ; late coming 

 into bearing ; class, Domestica. 





Bradshaw. 



Fruit : size large ; stalk one inch long, slightly curved ; color reddish-purple, with blue 

 bloom ; apex round, slightly depressed ; suture on one side, broad and shallow. 



Flesh : color yellowish ; texture juicy, tender ; flavor rich and sweet ; pit long, thin oval, 

 partial cling. 



Quality : dessert very good ; cooking very goi.iii. 

 Value : home market first class. 

 Season : mid to late August. 



