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Clapp’s Favourite. 
An American pear which originated in Massachusetts. Tree a 
vigorous grower and an abundant bearer. Fruit large pyriform, pe 
yellow, faintly marbled and splashed with crimson where expos 
he sun. Flesh STE fine grained, melting, juicy, rich, and mea 
Season, September. 
Tyson. 
ear of American origin, a chance seedling found near Phila- 
delphia. Tree a vigorous grower and highly productive. Fruit of 
medium size, pyram deep aes slightly russeted with a is 
brown dots, and with a more or less crimson cheek. Flesh juicy, 
arcs very sweet, with an aromatic flavour. Season, August and 
eptember 
Tar PLUM. 
Plums are grown successfully in different parts of the Provinces 
of Quebec, Nova Scotia , New Bru nswi ick, and British Columbia; they 
usually picked before fully ripe, and in this condition and while 
gradually ripening they will bear transportation and handling for many 
days without serious injury. The following varieties are among those 
most esteemed :— 
Lombard. 
n American plum which originated in New York. The tree is a 
noroi grower and an abundant bearer. Fruit of medium size, violet 
red witha pale bloom. Flesh deep yellow, juicy and pleasant, of 
media quality. Season, late in August. One of the most profitable 
market varieties. 
Imperial Gage. 
A plum of American origin, raised in Flushing, New York. Tree 
a rapid grower and most abundant bearer. Fruit above medium 
size, oval, pale green tinged with yellow, and covered with white 
bloom. Flesh h greenish, juicy, melting, sweet, and rich, Season, early 
n September 
Green Gage. 
A European variety of the highest quality, Tree a slow grower, 
but an abundant bearer. Fruit rather small, round, green or yellowish 
green. pale green, melting, juicy, “and of a luscious flavour. 
Season, middle of August to September 
