THE CHASE NURSERIES. 
THE EARLY ORANGE PRUNE. 
The Early Orange Prune is a chance seedling that originated in Orange 
County, N. Y. It first drew attention by its wonderful rapidity of growth and 
great hardiness. Witli scarcely any care it outstripped all neighboring fiuit trees 
in vigor of growth. Its habit is rather upi isihtand moderately spreading. In its 
form it is very symmetrical. When only three years old from pit it fruited, and 
from that date (1867), to the present, the original tree has not failed to yield a 
fair crop every year, and generally a heavy crop. It is a uniform, heavy bearer. 
The fruit is about three inches in length, somewhat flattened on the sides; is 
of a greenish color, changing when ripe to a rich golden yellow, with a showy 
blush on the sunny side. The pit is somewhat flattened and loose within the fruit; 
that is, it is smaller than the cavity in which it rests. Thefruil thus far has been 
free from the attacks of all insects. 
Its flavor is difficult to describe. It is like a juicy peach, yet entirely unlike 
it. It is in some respects like a rich, melting Washington plum, fully ripened, 
yet it is entirely unlike this also. It is rich, juicy, melting and hisrh flavored. In 
short it is delicious to the taste. No description can so fully describe nil its flavors 
as the single word "delicious." 
The planter will please bear these three things in mind;— First the tree is 
hardy; second, it is very productive; and third, the quality of tlie fruit is of the 
very best. For these reasons, it is very desirable for home use. It is also a profit- 
able market fruit when within easy reach of aniarket, and only then. It will sell 
readily and at a high figure, if it is placed on the market in good condition; but 
it will not bear being transported long distances. 
For home use, and for those who are near a market, it is one of the most de- 
sirable and profitable fruits ever offered to the public, 
B^We have exclusive control of this Prune. No other firm can supply a tree, 
true to name at any price, or on any conditions. 
K. G. Chase & Co., Geneva, N. Y.: 
Messrs.— The Early Orange Prune has been fruited by me for a good many 
years. The tree is a most vigorous grower and perfectly hardy. It is a very 
heavy and regular bearer, yielding a good crop of choice fruit every year. The 
fruit is of good size— quality the very best; and I consi<lerit one of tlie mostdesir- 
able things a man can plant, and most profitable for lliose who are within reach 
of a market. It will steadily grow in populnrity as it is better known. So far it 
has been free from the attacks of all insects with me. 
Respectfully, 
Obange Co., N. Y., Sept 29, 1882. IIEZEKIAH CONNOR. 
R. G. Chase & Co. 
Gentlemen:— In 187G I for the first time sawthe Early Oranee Prune. The 
tree was heavily loaded with a very fine fruit indeed; and it wasllien O'arly in 
August) just beginning to ripen. The tree was quite larcre, sipparenlly ten or 
fifteen years of age and the owner, Mr. Connor, told me that he had not Vailed to 
get a good crop of delicious fruit each year for some years. 
Respectfully, 
Geneva, N. Y , Dec. 18, 1882. W. P. RUPERT. 
