SELECT PLUMS. 
A List of Thoroughly Tested American, European and Japanese Varieties. 
Abundance. Japanese. Orange-yellow 
and red. Early September or late August. 
Imiiorted by Luthci- Burljanit in 1884. Fruit 
jnedium size (or larjj;e wiien thinned), vaiying 
in shape from nearly spherical to distinct sharp- 
pointed, usually with a pointed apex. Ground 
color rich yellow, overlaid on sunny side with 
dots and splashes of red, or in some s]iecimens 
nearly uniformly blush-red on the exposed side. 
Flesh dee]) yellow, juicy and sweet, of good 
quality when ripe. Cling. A strong grower 
and upright tree, with rather narrow leaves, 
and a decided tendency to overbear. One of 
the sweetest and best. Fruit very thin-skinne<l 
with tender, melting flesh. This is one of the 
l)est known of all the .Japanese Plums in the 
North, and its ])opularity is deserved. Is called 
True Sweet Botan by some. 
Abundance. 
Apple. New. Japanese. Deep reddish 
purple. September and October. American 
origin. Procured from Luther liurbank, the 
"Wizard of Horticulture," who thus describes 
it: 
Among the velcome surprises found three 
year.s ano among a Jot of some twenty-five 
thousand Plum seedlings was this one, bearing 
a cruel h>ad of enormous Plums when only two 
years old. It was at once named Apple, from 
the very close resemblance in form, color, gen- 
eral appearance, and rare keeping qualities. 
The tree is a line, strong grower. Tlie fruit 
averages about ;i' •. inches in diameter, is st rii)ed 
and mottled untri ne.arly ripe, when it turns 
to a deep, reddish purple. The superlatively 
rich, liigh tlavored, sweet or subacid flesh is 
rather firm, pale red, with marblings and 
streaks of iiink ; nearly freestone. Ripens here 
<Oalif ornia) soon after Burbank, and sometimes 
Keeps a mouth or more iulgood condition. 
America. New. Japanese. Bright, glossy- 
red. September. American origin. Procured 
from Luther Burbank, who , describes it: 
In growth and general appearance the tree 
is like the American Plums, is a good grower- 
and exceedingly prolific. The fruit of America 
is larger thau the average Japan Plums, aud^ 
from four to sixteen times as large as the popu-; 
lar American varieties. The glossy, coral red: 
fruit is not surpassed in beauty by any Plum. 
The Ught yellow flesh is moderately firm and- 
very delicious ; so good that those who do not 
like' mo.st Plums call for more, and keep right 
on eating Americas. It ripi ns here (Oalifoi- 
nia) July 20, two or three weeks before Bur- 
bank, and is a splendid keeper. Will probably: 
prove hardy throughout the United States. 
Bartlett (Plum). Japanese family. Dull! 
purplish red. August and September. Fruit 
oval or heart-shape. Flesh yellowish. A cre- 
ation of Prof. Luther Burbank, who states : 
"Who would believe that a Plum could ever 
be produced which would in (luality flavor and 
fragrance be exactly like the ever popular 
Bartlett Pear? Yet "such are the facts of the 
Bartlett Plum, which is Bomuchsuperiortt>the- 
Bartlett Pear in its own peculiar fi-;iman(^e and 
flavor, that no one will ever eat tlie Pear it this 
Plum is at hand, and better yet the plum bears 
'^■^ the second season and will produce more fruit 
■r in ten years than than the Bartlett Pear will 
in twenty." 
"In reality a plum but in quality almost the^ 
exact counterpart of the Pear from which it is- 
\ named."— 8anta Eose Eepublicau. 
^\ Origin, California. 
' Beauty of Naples. Light. Season Sep- 
tember. Tree a good Ijearer. Color yellowish 
green, with reddish cheek on sun-exposed side. 
Flesh yellow-amber, tender, juicy, sweet, of ex- 
cellent quality. Semi-cling. Fruit of mediutn:> 
to good size. 
Bradshaw. Purple. Late August. Fruit 
very large, sometimes with a very slight neck. 
Color dark ])urple, with a light blue bloom.. 
Flesh a little coarse, becoming light brownish' 
purple, at first adhering, but becoming nearly- 
free from the stone when fully ripe; juicy, 
good, slightly acid. Tree vigorous and pro- 
ductive. 
Burbank. Japanese. Red. September and 
October. Imported liy Luther Burbank in 188.^.. 
Of the .Japanese sorts, this is ohc o/'/Ac 6fsi.. 
Fruit when fully grown is G to 7 inches in cir-- 
cumfercnce, nearly globular, often a little lop- 
.sided, point generally blunt. Color cherry-red, . 
showing many yellow dots ; often more or less 
marbled, in the sun becoming rather den.se red. 
Flesh firm and meaty, deep yellow, rich and 
sugary ; its firmness makes it a good keeper 
and a good shipper, and it is excellent for can-- 
ning. For market or family u.se it is very fine. 
Tree of great vigor, with a broad, sprawling 
habit, needing close pruning ; is exceedingly 
productive, and as it usually sets too much 
fniit, it shcmld be thinned for best results. * 
"Ripe Burbank Plums kept in good couditioit. 
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