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KICHArvD FKOTSCHEE S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 



KELSEY'S JAPAN PLUM. 



The Primus Domestica, or European varieties, have proven worthless in the 



South generally. The 

 being of Asiatic origin. 

 The Kelsey Plum is 

 from two to two and 

 a half inches in diam- 

 eter, heart-shai:>ed, rich 

 yellow, v/ith purple 

 cheek. Parties who 

 have been fruiting it 

 here in the South, pro- 

 nounce it the most mag- 

 nificent plum they have 

 seen ; it weighs from 1 

 to 6 ounces. It excels 

 all other plums for can- 

 ning and drying, and 

 will carry for a long dis- 

 tance better than any 

 other kind. Matures 

 middle of August to 

 September. It has 

 fruited in this neighbor- 

 hood this past season ; 

 it is a most delicious 

 fruit, and everyone who 

 plants fruit trees should 

 not fail to plant some. 

 I consider it a great ac- 

 quisition. Price. •25c. each 



above will take their place promising good results, 



Kelsey' £ Japan Plum. 



X l>cr dozen. 



SATSUMA OR BLOOD PLUM 



This is another variety from Japan ; 

 has been fruited in California last year. 

 The following is the description given 

 by the introducer, Mr. Luther Burbaiik : 

 "It is nearly six weeks earlier than the 

 Kelsey, firm flesli ; much larger, of finer 

 quality, color and form. It is an early 



with more vigor than any of the other 

 varieties of Japan Plums I have fruited 

 here. The seed is also the smallest yet 

 seen." 



The flesh is dark red, solid color from 

 skin to pit, firm, rather juicy, and "f 

 'ood flavor 



and enormous bearer, and the trees grow ' Price, 75g. each ; $6.U0 per dozen 



OGAN AND BOTAN PLUMS. 



Two other Japan varieties. They are 

 vigorous, handsome growers; branches 

 smooth with rich light green foliage. 



The Og^aii is a large yellow variety, 

 ripens early, and is very gweet. The 



Botaaa is very lar^^e, reddish bhic ; a 

 good keeping an d shJi)ping fruit. Japan 

 fruit does well here generally; every- 

 body should try a few of these plums, 

 Price, 30c. each ; $3.00 per do^eu. 



