Creations in Fruits and Flowers. 



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RoBiNSOX " Plum. Hybrid Plum "Golden." (Both I jfe Size.) 



Hybrid Plum. 



Golden.'' § otcL ^^tx^ 



Robitisoii Chickasaiu ^ Siceet L'otan Japan. 



One of the most remarkable hybrid fruits ever produced; raised from a seed 

 of the Robinson, yet is four times larger, and combines the delicious juicy sweet- 

 ness of the Sweet Botan and the form and colorings of the Robinson. It ripens 

 along through five or six weeks, and if picked before ripe will ripen and color 

 up perfectly, and will keep sound a week or two when fully ripe 



The cut which shows the comparative sizes of Golden and Robinson also 

 shows the form of the hybrid. The color is clear, semi-transparent, light golden 

 yellow, which, later is nearly overspread with a hazy carmine blush, making it 

 probably the handsomest Plum in existence. I have never seen a Plum tree 

 which perfects so much fruit, and has it so evenly distributed as this one. 



The branches, blossoms, and leaves somewhat resemble the Robinson on a 

 larger scale, but the growth is as strong and more like the Japanese varieties. 

 Should be hardy throughout most of the United States. 



Stock on hand: One original tree, twelve small ones, and some grafts in 

 old trees. Price for stock and control, $3,000. 



Improved Pi.ums. — " Under date of August 27th we have again from Mr. Luther Bur- 

 bank some more specimens of a newly improv^ed Plum which he calls 'Golden.' Mr. 

 Burbank states that it was raised b}' a cross of the Miner with the Japan variety known as 

 Sweet Botan. The Miner weighs half an ounce, while the new variety weighs two ounces. 

 It is one of the most beautiful Plums that we have ever seen, looking far more like an old- 

 time Nectarine than a Plum. Mr. Burbank deserves great credit for the successful energy 

 he is pursuing in improving this class of fruit." — Meehan's Monthly. 



"The Plums came in perfect condition. They are a great surprise in shape, color and 

 flavor. We never saw a more beautiful Plum. We congratulate you on this great success. 



Ei^LWAXGER & Barry, Rochester, New York. 



"The fruit received in fine condition, and in quality all that could be desired. If its 

 productiveness equals the quality it must be a great acquisition to the list of Plums." 



vS. D. WiLLARD, Geneva, N. Y. 



"The two samples of 'Golden' Plum and the specimen leaves from your various 

 hybrids were duly received. 



The ' Golden ' is certainly a promising Plum, and this evidence of its long season of 

 ripening adds to its value, as it will not have to be marketed all at once." 



W. A. Taylor, Acting Pomologist, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 



"The Plums came to-day firm and good. We are more than ever interested in your 

 work, and congratulate you on your success. 



Chas. a. Greex, Rochester, New York. 



