PLUMS. 



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NEW VARIETIES. 



Small or June-budded trees by mail at hach and dozen rates. 



^ LINCOLN. 



We, very properly, place this at the head of the list as being 

 the most remarkable Plum we have yet seen ; and our experience in 

 testing new plums has been considerable, resulting in the introduc- 

 tion of two of the best plvmis now before the public, viz., the 

 Abundance and Spaulding, previous to the Lincoln. 



It is seedling of Green Glage or Reine Claude, and originated 

 over twenty-five years ago. It is the largest in size of all hardy 

 plimas, average specimens from overloaded trees measuring 2^/^ 

 inches long and over six inches around ; weighing over two ounces 

 —selected specimens weighing four ounces each ; the finest in quality 

 of any Plum we have ever tested, surpassing its parent, that stand- 

 ard of excellence, the old Green Gage, wonderfully prolific, the plums 

 hanging like ropes of onions upon the branches ; beautiful in form 

 and color, very early in ripening and curculio proof in so far that 

 the stings of the insect do not seem to afl:ect it injuriously. In color 

 it is reddish-purple, with a delicate bioom, very bright, choAvy and 

 attractive; flesh light yellow or amber, exceedingly juicy, rich, 

 sweet, melting and luscious — entirely free from any coarseness or 

 toughness — parting freely from the stone. It ripens from the first 

 to the middle of August and its productiveness is simply beyond 

 description. 1st c, ea., 60c.; 3 for $1.50; doz., 15.00. Small, ea., 

 40c. ; 3 for $1.00; doz., $3.50. 



BAILEY'S JAPAN. 



A fine variety of the Oriental type. It is qviite distinct from any other Japanese variety in this country and 

 one of the best of its season. The tree is an upright and vigorous grower, and a prolific bearer. Fruit is ahnost 

 as large as the Kelsey, nearly globtdar, and overspread with a Ught cherry red. It ripens about fifteen days 

 after Wild Goose and a little ahead of Satsuma. 1st c, ea., 50c. ; 3 fgr $1.25; doz., $4.00. 



^ SPAULDING. 



S A R AX O G A. One of the best plums ever inti'oduced, and a descend- 



An exceedingly valuable variety and very profitable 

 for market growing. The tree is of vigorous growth 

 and very prolific, coming into bearing early and sel- 

 dom fails to mature a good crop. The fruit is of 

 large size, of a bright reddish-purple color, covered 

 Avith abxmdant bloom, roundish-obovate in form and 

 excellent quality. The firmness of its flesh and its good 

 keeping properties i-ender it valuable for shipping. 1st 

 c, ea., 35c. ; 3 for 90c. ; doz., $3.00. 



(MUCH REDUCED) 



ant of the European species. It is peculiar in that the 

 attacks of the curculio do not injure the fruit but the 

 plums fully develop on the tree fair and perfect. The 

 tree is a remarkable grower with leathery, large, rich 

 dark foliage. It ripens middle of August. The fruit is 

 large, yellowish-gi-een with marblings of a deeper 

 green, and a delicate white bloom; flesh pale yellow, 

 exceedingly firm, of sugary sweetness, though sprightly 

 and of great richness, parting readily from the small 

 stone. WTien canned, it presents an attractive ap- 

 pearance and the quality is simply superb. 1st c, ea., 

 50c.; 3 for $1.25; doz., $4.00. Medium, ea. 40c.; 8 for 

 $1.00; doz., $3.00. Small, ea., 30c; 3 for 75c; doz., $2.50. 



