J. T. Lovett Co.— Plums. 



NEW VARIETIES. 



(Small or June budded by mail 3c. each adaitionah) 



For years we have been searching everywhere for acquisitions to the xisi ui cultivated varieties of the 

 Plum— those that were prolific, handsome and of fine quality, but above everything else, those that escape 

 the attacks of the curculio. Our eflorts have thus far resulted in bringine forward the Spauldlng and 

 Abundance and giving popularity to several others. We now offer the Lincoln, which, in several important 

 properties, is the most remarkable Plum we have yet seen. It is the largest in size of all hardy plums av- 

 erage specimens from overloaded trees measuring 2^ inches long and over six inches around, weighing two 

 ounces— selected specimens weighing four ouncts each; theflne>>t in quality of any Plum we have ever test- 

 ed, surpassing its parent, that standard of excellence, the old Green Gage; wonderfully vroUfic, the plums 

 hanging like ropes of onions upon the branches; beautiful in form and color, very early in ri-pening and 

 curculio-proof. i 



This marvelous Plum originated in York County. Pa., over twenty-flve years ago from seed of Green Gage 

 or Reine Claude; and Lincoln was given it as an appropriate name when it first came into bearing on ac- 

 count of its many merits of high order— Lincoln at the time being President. In color it is reddish purple 

 with a delicate bloom, very bright, showy and attractive; flesh light yellow or amber, exceedinglu 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, 

 or comprehension until seen. A feature peculiar to the variety lies in the fact that when fully ripe the 

 skin loosens and can be readily pulled from the fiesh In the manner of a scalded tomato— this property being 

 made possible by the strength of the skin; which, though not thick, is so strong as to completely protect 

 the fruit from the attacks of the curculio. 



Mr. E. B. Good, York County, Pa., In sending us some specimens of the fruit on August 5th, writes: 



"The specimens I send you by mail are of only medium size. Specimens have been grown to weigh 

 four ounces. The tree from which these I send you were picked is just literally covered with plums and 

 standing m a stiff sod. It is indeed a fine and wonderful sight to behold. This plum will annihilate 

 dozens of late introduction, and I am sadly mistaken if there is not heaps of money In It for the market 

 grower. To much cannot be said in Its favor." 

 Price, First Class, ea., $1.00; doz., $10.00. Small, ea., 50c.; doz., $5.00. 



