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In addition to the above we have several other varieties in our orchard, scions onljr 

 of which can be supplied. Price for two to six scions of one kind, 50 cents. 



NEW CHERRY. 



Windsor — A seedling originated by Mr. James Dougall, of Windsor, Canada, from 

 whom we purchased the original tree and the exclusive right to propagate it 

 and sell it. Fruit large, liver colored, resembling the Elkhorn or Tradescant's- 

 Black Heart, nevertheless quite distinct; ripens three or four days after that 

 variety; flesh remarkably firm and of fine quality. Tree hardy and very prolific. 

 Promises to be a valuable late variety for market and for family use. Price, 2^ 

 years, $1 each; one year, 75 cents. {See cut, page £4.) 



SELECT PLUMS. 



STANDARD PLUM TREES. 



These are generally five to six feet in height, and like all the stone fruits, should' 

 have heads near the ground, making what we term Dwarf or low Standards. 



DWARF AND PYRAMIDAL PLUM TREES. 



These are adapted to Garden culture, being just as easily grown in the Bush or 

 Pyramidal form as the Pear or Cherry. The trees furnished by us, for this purpose, 

 are from two to three feet in height. 



DISEASES AND ENEMIES OF THE PLUM. 



The prevalence of the disease of the Plum, commonly called the " black knot," and 

 of the insect known as the curculio, has of late discouraged people generally from giving 

 to the Plum its merited share of attention. It is not to be denied that these are obstacles 

 of considerable magnitude to indifferent, slovenly cultivators; but we are satisfied, 

 from actual experience, that nothing more than ordinary industry and perseverance is 

 required to overcome them entirely. AVestern New York is not exempt from these 

 difficulties any more than other localities; we hear complaints about "knots" and 

 "curculio" all around us. Yet we are able to fruit, in the most successful manner,, 

 70 or 80 varieties of Plums annually; getting not merely a few scattering fruits, but 

 -Cull crops, weighing down the branches, as all will acknowledge who have seen our 

 trees. 



This success of ours is not due to any extraordinary skill, nor to any peculiarity of 

 soil or climate, but to reasonably good care and culture. 



Nothing is more favorable to the growth of the black fungus, or knot, than neglect.. 

 We have seen trees growing in grass in some uncultivated door yards, transfoimed 

 into a mere mass of black knots, while trees in neighboring gardens under good culti- 

 vation, were entirely exempt. In our specimen Plum Orchard it does occasionally 

 make its appearance, but we instantly remove it. Our preventives and remedies are 

 good, clean culture and prompt amputation. 



As for the curculio, we find no difficulty in protecting the crop from it, by merely 

 employing a little extra labor. When the trees blossom, and as the fruit begins to 

 set, we dress the ground about the plum trees, and make it very clean and smooth. 

 Then as soon as the curculio commences its operations, we spread a large sheet pre- 

 pared for the purpose, around each tree, and jar it so as to sliake down all fruits that 

 have been stung, as well as all the curculios. Both insects and stung fruits are de- 

 stroyed. This work is performed daily, and ensures a full crop. The work is done 

 quickly; a dozen trees in a garden can be attended to daily in less than half an hour's 

 work of a man. Let those who really desire to grow fine crops of delicious plums,. 

 try this system, and follow it tip Hgidly, and they will be successful. 



