VARIETIES OF PLUMS. 



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stump. 



The Stump is a standard sort in many peach-growing sections, but is grown only 

 sparingly in the regions in question. The characteristic soils and elevations of the 

 Piedmont appear to be favorable to it, though it has not attracted any particular atten- 

 tion. Its season in the southern Piedmont region would probably begin the last of 

 July, extending well into August in the northern part. 

 Triumph. 



In Bedford County, Va., this variety has been planted more or less under several 

 combinations of conditions, but with such uniformly unsatisfactory results that its lack 

 of adaptability seems to be well established. Its chief defect is its liability to decay 

 under slightly unfavorable climatic conditions. A few favorable reports concerning it 

 have been noted. One grower who has the Triumph on Porters clay at 1,200 to 1,300 

 feet elevation reports it to be fairly satisfactory for its season. In North Carolina on a 

 friable red clay loam at 1,500 to 1,700 feet elevation, also in the Piedmont region of 

 South Carolina on a soil similar to Cecil clay but containing more sand than this type, 

 it is favorably regarded, especially at the point referred to in North Carolina, where it 

 reaches an unusually large size for the variety and does not show its usual tendency to 

 decay. It is one of the earliest varieties grown in these regions and its period of ripen- 

 ing is rather short. 

 Wonderful. 



Under the conditions in North Carolina which are described as being particularly 

 well suited to the Triumph, the Wonderful is said to be one of the most satisfactory 

 varieties grown. It is prolific, and the fruit develops to a high degree of perfection. 



The varieties which have been referred to in the foregoing notes 

 include the most important sorts which are being grown in the regions 

 under consideration. A considerable number of others have been 

 mentioned by growers in the interviews with them, but for various 

 reasons, such as evident uncertainty relative to the identity, the 

 brief time they have been under trial, or for some other equally 

 sufficient reason, they have not been included in this discussion. 



PLUMS. 



Plum culture is of minor importance in these regions, and with the 

 exception of a few relatively small orchards it is not a commercial 

 industry. A large number of small plantings exist, consisting in 

 many instances of only a few trees the fruit of which is intended for 

 home use. There are relatively more plums grown in Virginia than 

 in other portions of these regions. In most cases, the trees are given 

 no particular care; hence, their behavior, as noted, usually represents 

 them in a neglected condition. 



It should be stated that, as with other stone fruits, the identity of 

 the varieties referred to has been verified in only a few instances. 

 As personal inspection of the fruit itself has been impossible, the 

 notes below regarding varieties are based upon the experience of the 

 growers, and usually their nomenclature has been accepted. 



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