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neighboring gardens, under good cultivation, 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 
prepared for the purpose around each tree, and jar it so as to shake down all fruits that have been stung, as 
well as all the curculios. Both insects and stung fruits are destroyed. 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 up rigidly, and they will be successful. 
STANDARD PLUM TREES—tThese are generally five to six feet in height, 
and, like all the stone fruits, should have heads as low as possible. 50 cts. 
; ‘ each, except where noted. 
Prices of Plum Trees: DWARF PLUM TREES—tThese are adapted to garden culture. The trees 
| furnished by us for this purpose are from two to three feet in height. 50 cts. 
i each, except where noted. 
GRAND DUKE (Reduced). 
NotE.—Those designated by a * are of American origin. 
Bavay’s Green Gage (REINE CLAUDE DE BAvAy)—One of the best foreign varieties. As large as the 
Washington, and of fine flavor ; roundish oval ; greenish, marked withredinthesun. Treea free grower 
and remarkably productive. Hangs long on the tree. Middle to end of September. 
Bradshaw—A very large and fine early plum; dark violet red; juicy and good. Tree erect and vigorous ; 
very productive; valuable for market. 
Bryanstone Gage—An English plum of excellent quality; greenish yellow; sweet. Tree of great vigor and 
productive. 75c. 
