WILBY <e CO.. CKYUQA. N. Y. 
lums^ 
On a strong clay soil the Plum grows 
most thriftily, and suffers least from 
" curculio " and '-black-knot." Like 
all other fruits, it is greatly benefitted by thorough cultiva- 
tion. By giving a little extra care there is no difficulty in 
protecting the crop of Plums from the attacks of curculio. Imme- 
diately after the trees have blossomed, and when the fruit is in its first 
stages of growth, make the ground clean and smooth under 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' insects, which should be destroyed. If 
this operation be carried on daily for a short time, it will insure a full 
crop of delicious Plums, and well repay the little daily attention given. 
It is very important that this should be done early in the morning. 
SPEQAL FINE VARIETIES^ 
Our Plums are all budded on Plum roots. 
Each. 10. 100. 
large size, 5 to 7 feet, $0.25 $2.50 $25.00 
medium size, 4)/^ to 6 feet, .20 2.00 15.00 
French Damson. New and choice, the best of all the Dam- 
sons. 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 in- 
troduced. Color, dark purple. Ripens last of September. 
Peach. Very large and handsome ; dull red; good, very pro- 
ductive. Last of August. 
Pond Seedling. A magnificent English plum ; light red, 
changing to violet ; Hesh rather coarse. Tree a g >od grower and 
abundant bearer. One of the most attractive trees in cultivation. 
GENERAL LIST OF PLUMS. 
Each. 
First-i lass.Xay^e size, 6 to 7 feet, . $0.25 
" medium size, to 6 ft., .20 
Oenllemen : Alt my treea are growing nicely. 
CLSTKR Co. N. Y.. July 5, 1897. 
Am well pleased with same. 
EWD. MOilKIS. 
10. 100. 1,000. 
$2.00 $15.00 $125.00 
1.25 15.00 75.00 
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 ob'ong ; color a 
reddish -purple ; flesh juicy and good ; very handsome. Tree a good 
grower and b^ars well. 
Fellenburg. (Italian Prune). A fine late plum '; oval, purple ; 
flesh juicy and delicious ; parts from the stone ; fine for drying. Tree 
very productive. September. 
Grand Duke. Fruit oval with a short neck. Skin dark, al- 
most a darkish 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 drying ; color dark purple ; of very agreeable flavor. September. 
Guil. Extensively grown for market, having proved to be one of 
the most profitable for that purpose. Tree a hardy, very strong, vig- 
orous, upright grower, spreading with age and bearing ; an early and 
very abundant bearer. Fruit large, roundish-oval. Skin dark purple, 
covered with a thick, blue bloom ; flesh pale yellow, a little coarse, 
rather firm, juicy, sweet, sprightly sub-acid ; free stone. Season last 
of August and first of September. 
Hudson River Purple Egg. Large, dark purple fruit. 
Fine grower and productive. Last of September. 
Lombard. Medium, round, oval; violet-red; juicy, pleasant and 
good ; adheres to the stone. Tree vigorous and productive. Last of 
August. A valuable market variety ; one of the most hardy and 
popular. 
