DESOniPTlVlS PBlCSn CATALOG 
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The keeping qualities of this Cherry are nothing less than marvelous. We 
saw it at State Fair in Syracuse in perfect condition from August 23ct to 28th. 
Think of it, as a late variety, nearly six weeks after all our other sweet varie- 
ties are out of the market. Fine trees, 50c. each. 
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I « ^ Strong clay soil the Plum grows most 
I If III thriftily, and suffers least from "curculio" and 
, „ „ "black-knot." Like all other fruits, it is 
greatly benefitted by thorough cultivation. By giving a little extra 
care there is no difficulty in protecting the crop of Plums from the 
attacks of curculio. Immediately after the trees have blossomed, and when 
the fruit is in its first stages of growth, make the ground clean and smooth un- 
der each tree, and spread a sheet upon it, so that it will extend as far as the 
outside edge of the outer branches ; then suddenly jar the tree, so as to shake 
down all the stung fruit and in.sects. which should be destroyed. If this oper- 
ation be carried on daily for a short time, it will insure a full crop of delicious 
Plums, and well repay the httle daily attention given. It is very important 
that this should be done early in the morning. 
SPECIAL FINE VARIETIES. 
Our Plums are all Budded on Plum roots. 
Each. Doz. 100. 
./vVjAc/a^i, large size, 5 to 7 feet - $0.25 $2.50 $20.00 
medium size, 4>i to 6 feet- 20 2.00 12.00 
French Damson. New and choice, the best of all the Damsons. Very 
hardy ; fruit medium, dark copper color, with a rich bloom. Two weeks 
later than Shropshire. 
Grand Duke. This is another fine English Plum, recently introduced. 
Color, dark purple. Ripens last of September. 
Peach. Very large and handsome ; dull red ; good, very productive. 
Last of August. 
Pond Seedling. A magnificent English plum ; light red, changing to 
violet ; flesh rather coarse. Tree a good grower and abundant bearer. One 
of the most attractive trees in cultivations. 
GENERAL LIST OF PLUMS. 
Each. Doz. 100. 
/^iViZ-c/aw, large size, 6 to 7 feet $0.25 $3.00 $15.00 
medium size, 4^ to 6 ft 20 2.00 lo.on 
Bradshaw. Fruit very large, dark violet-red ; flesh yellowish -green, 
juicy and pleasant. Tree vigorous, erect and productive. Middle of August. 
Coe'S Golden Drop. Large and handsome ; light yellow ; firm, rich, 
sweet ; one of the best of late plums. Last of September. 
Duane'S Purple. Large size, roundish and oblong; color a reddish- 
purple ; flesh juicy and good ; very handsome. Tree a good grower and bears 
well. 
Fellenburg. (Italian Prune). A fine late plum; oval, purple; flesh 
juicy and delicious ; parts from the stone ; fine for drying. Tree very pro- 
ductive. September. 
Grand Duke. Fruit oval with a short neck. Skin dark, almost a dark- 
ish purple, but reddish when shaded and covered with blue bloom. Flesh 
greenish-yellow, adhering closely to the stone ; very brisk, with a sweet and 
rich flavor when fully ripe. 
German Prune. A large, long, oval variety, much esteemed for dry- 
ing ; color dark purple ; of very agreeable flavor. September. 
Guil. Extensivelv grown for market, having proved to be one of the most 
profitable for that pijrpose. Tree a hardy, very strong, vigorous, upright 
grower, spreading with age and bearing ; an early and very abundant bearer. 
