By Thomas Andrew Knight, Esq. 



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Note by the Secretary. 



The Plums received from Mr. Knight, on the 2d of De- 

 cember, were of the shape of the Blue Imperatrice, but larger, 

 and not so much lengthened at the stalk end. The skin was 

 of a dull yellow colour, and very thin. The flesh was yellow, 

 soft, juicy, with a high flavoured rich acidity. The stone 

 was small, flat, oval, blunt at the end. All these are charac- 

 ters indicating much excellence. The name of Downton 

 Imperatrice, which has been given to it, designates the place 

 of its origin, as well as the general character of the fruit. 



