
          40223. PRUNUS BOKHARIENSIS. Plum. From Saharanpur, India. Presented 
by A. C. Hartless, Superintendent, Government Botanic Garden. A plum 
cultivated in northern India, interesting but too small-fruited for 
commercial use in the United States. Its principal value in this country 
seems likely to be for the production of rootstocks on which to graft 
other varieties. The tree, which resists drought and is very attractive 
when in bloom, is of vigorous growth, with dense foliage which strongly 
resembles that of the myrobalan. The red fruits, scarcely an inch long, 
are pleasantly flavored and suitable for home use. At the Plant 
Introduction Garden, Chico, California, they mature in the latter part 
of July. For trial as a home fruit in regions where other plums do not 
succeed. (Chico, Calif.)

40229. PRUNUS BOKHARIENSIS. Plum. From Saharanpur, India.  Presented 
by A. C. Hartless, Superintendent, Government Botanic Garden. A small 
plum of myrobalan type, dark purple in color, with golden flesh of good 
texture. The tree, which is fairly vigorous, and always healthy, matures 
its fruits at Chico, California, in early July. Of interest as a stock-
plant on which to graft other varieties, and for cultivation in regions 
where other plums do not succeed. (Chico, Calif.)

40498. PRUNUS DOMESTICA. Papagone Prune. From Naples, Italy. Presented 
by Gustavus Eisen. This variety, which closely resembles the Silver prune, 
seems promising for shipping, canning and drying. Its greenish yellow, 
oval fruit is more than 2 inches long, and slightly bottle-necked. The 
pit is long, narrow and rough, free from the coarse, sweet flesh. At 
the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, California, where Papagone has 
received preliminary trial, it matures its fruits in the latter part of 
July and early August. For trial in the Pacific Coast States. (Chico, 
Calif.)

43176. PRUNUS SALICINA. Alpha Plum. From New Zealand. Presented by 
H. R. Wright. A round, reddish clingstone plum weighing slightly more 
than one ounce, with thick, yellow, juicy flesh, and a small, round pit. 
The tree has been tested at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, California, 
and has shown itself a vigorous grower. The variety belongs to the Japanese 
group of plums. Probably hardy except in the extreme north. (Chico, Calif.)

43178. PRUNUS SALICINA. Sharp's Early Plum. From New Zealand. Plants 
presented by H. R. Wright. Supposed to be a seedling from Botan; fruit 
heart-shaped, medium-sized, purple when thoroughly ripe; tree said to be 
a good cropper. (Chico, Calif.)

43179. PRUNUS SALICINA. Wright's Early Plum. From New Zealand. 
Presented by H. R. Wright. Said to be a seedling of the Burbank plum, 
which it greatly resembles in general characteristics. At the Plant 
Introduction Garden, Chico, California, the tree is medium-sized and 
rather spreading in habit. The fruits are somewhat small, yellowish red, 
firm, and of good flavor. They promise to be satisfactory for home use 
in all but the coldest sections. (Chico, Calif.)

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