New Plum— "AMERICA. " ^ 



This giant plum originated from seed of the well known "Robinson" from a 

 cross with the Japanese plum "Botan," and is from the same combination which 

 produced "Gold" and "Juicy," both of which have, as would be expected, proved 

 generally hardy throughout the United 

 States, and no doubt America will prove 

 quite as hardy. 



In growth and general appearance 

 the tree is like the American plums, 

 having rather drooping, slender branches 

 and less robust growth than the Japanese 

 species, and yet is a good grower and 

 exceedingly prolific. 



The fruit of America is larger than 

 the average Japan plums and from 

 four to sixteen times as large as the popular 

 American varieties, such as Robinson, 

 Sophie, Maryland, Emerson, Miner, Mil- 

 ton, Wildgoose, Wayland, Prairie Flower, 

 Ironclad, Hawkeye, Hammer, Chas. 

 Downing, Mariana, Ohio Prolific, Lone Star, Wooten, Potawotamie, Honey 

 Drop, Subcordata, Bassetts' American, Maritima and others, all of which are 

 fruiting on our place. 



The glossy, coral red fruit is not surpassed in beauty by any plum. 



The light yellow flesh is moderately firm and very delicious, so good that 

 those who do not like most plums call for "more" and keep right on eating 

 Americas. 



It ripens here July 20th, fully five weeks before "Gold," and two or three 

 weeks before Robinson or Burbank, and like "Gold" it is a splendid keeper. 



Will probably prove hardy throughout the United States, a part of British 

 America, all of Europe excepting the northern part of Norway and Sweden and 

 the north, central and eastern parts of Russia, and in every portion of the south- 

 ern hemisphere where fruits are cultivated. "Gold" and America are so much like 

 Americanas in everything but fruit that their hybrid origin may well be ques- 

 tioned until numerous seedlings are raised from them. By this means the matter 

 can be settled accurately enough for all practical purposes. 



If they are pure bred Americanas the more is the wonder, for their size and 

 qualities are not duplicated elsewhere among the native plums. 



Grafting wood only, per foot, $2; five feet, $6; twenty feet, $15. 



''America is to my mind one of the finest Plums I ever tasted, while it has a color so 

 attractive as to make it nearly irresistible." — S. D. W., Geneva, New York. 



"All your world-famous novelties are behaving well here and are giving the greatest 

 satisfaction. They are a great benefit to mankind." — D. H., Auckland, New Zealand. 



"Mr. Burbank has no doubt produced more valuable new fruits than any other man now 

 living." — S. W., Atlantic, Iowa. 



"Burbank is the standard horticultural authority throughout Australasia. His name is 

 everywhere spoken with reverence." — F. C, Sydney, New South Wales. 



"The achievements of Luther Burbank are perhaps creditable as any originator in the 

 world can claim." — E. J. W., Berkeley, California. 



"The Wickson is the finest Plum I ever saw." — S. W., Atlantic, Iowa. 



"The Wickson Plum is a beauty and a wonder. We consider it the first rival of the 

 Burbank." — A. M. R., Austin, Texas. 



"Your wonderful new creations have been a great boon to all fruit growers. The Wick- 

 son Plum fruited here last season and proved to be all that has ever been said in its favor. 

 To my mind it is the best of all the Japan Plums." — B. & G., Kyber Pass, New Zealand. 



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