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NOTES ON THE AGRICULTURE. 



10. — The large oblong red plum (see PL II, Fig. 1). 

 The fruits of this large leaved variety are 3-3.2 cm. in 



Plate II. 



length, 2.9-3.1 cm. in breadth, stems of 1.1-1.8 cm. in 

 breadth, stones of 1.6 cm. in length, 1.3 cm. in breadth. 

 It is one of the best of the plum varieties in Harbin and 

 Ashiho district. 



11. — The light red round plum (see PL II, Figs. 2 and 

 3.). A variety of plum with a light red skin, 2.5-3 cm. 

 in length, 2.6-3 cm. in breadth, stem 0.8 cm. in length 

 and stone 1.4-1.6 cm. in length and 1.1-1.3 cm. in breadth. 

 The ripe fruits of this class are very juicy and good in taste. 



