Ki'<l I'lum. 
Al'PI.K. Named Apple from the very close 
ifsembiance in form, color, general appearance 
and keeping qualities; fruit very large; 2'A 
inches In diameter: ■ striped and mottled lllse 
Imperial Gage, until nearly ripe, when It turns 
to a deep, purple reddish; very rich, high tla- 
vored; pale rej[, with marbling and streaks of 
pink; nearly a freestone. Ripens soon aTter 
Rurbank. 
AMEBXCA. This giant..Pluro originated from 
the old Robinson crossed with the Abundance, 
the same combination that produced the noted 
Gold Plum. The fruit Is three times as large as 
Wild Goose or Robinson, and the glossy coral- 
red fruit is not surpassed in beauty by any Plum. 
The bright yellow flesh is moderately firm and 
very delicious — so good that those who do not 
like most Plums call' for more and keep on eat- 
ing the .A-merica. Ripens two or three days later 
than Abundance, ' 
B.ArLEY. I.,arge; dark purplish red; late 
bloomer and a proUfle bearer. Ripe late In July. 
BITRBANK. In general characteristics re- 
sembles Abundafree. Color cherry-red, mottled 
yellow; shape usually more globular; flesh, fla- 
vor and quality are identical, but. its period of 
maturity here is from two to three weeks later, 
or middle to last of July. The tree is of very 
vigorous habit, slightly differing in foliage. Val- 
uable also tor Northein States. 
CHABOT. Very vigorous grower; leaves large 
with inconspicuous reniform glands: young wood 
dark green; fruit oval heart-shaped, large, 2 
inches in diameter: color greenish purple with 
little gray dots; suture distinct, small pit, flesn 
adheres; flavor very good. Ripens July a to 
Deserves the attention of all fruit-growers. 
GOI^D (GOLDEN) (P. Mansoniana anil P. trl- 
flora) (Early Wum). Gold Is one of the most 
beautiful plums grown, good size, bright yello« 
color, often entirely covered by a brilliant cur- 
rant red when fully ripe. Flesh is yellow, juicy. 
The skin is tough which makes it a sple_naia 
shipper in spite of the juiciness of the flesh. 
Splendid for canning and Jellies. Sells well on 
all markets. 
Tree vigorous, very hardy. Gold should be 
planted in every garden because of its beauty 
and hardiness; and is especially valuable In the 
Ontral and Southern States. 
CUMAX. Cross of Simonil and Botan. Very 
large, measuring 6% to 7% incches in circumfer- 
ence heart-shaped, a superbly rich Plum, ex- 
tremely early, ripens before any other good 
Plum. Color of flesh yellow, sweet and deli- 
cious, with pineapple fragrance; skin thick. Arm, 
deep vermilion-red, with very minute white 
specks; stem short, strong; pit medium to large, 
separates easily from flesh. Tree a vigorous 
grower, very productive. 
Gold Plum. 
H.4LJE:. Originated by t-uther Burbank. Larfre 
round; orange, overspread with red; flesh yel- 
low, soft and luloy. with delicate peachy flavor 
clingstone; tree vigorous and productive. KiP' 
early in August. 
JIIICY. This magnificent Plum Is a cross be- 
tween Abundance and Robinson: the fruit is the 
size of the .\bundancp, skin thin and transpai- 
ent light yellow underlaid with scarlet, as beau- 
tiful as wax. It has a delicious sweetness 
mingleii with acid and a high melting Plum fla- 
vor; when fully ripe it is so .iuicy that when the 
skin is broken its delicious pulp flows out like 
honev. The tree is a luxuriant grower; blooms 
late In the spring, thus escaping frosts; begins 
to bear when very small and produces enormous 
crops: keeps well, and the tree is perfectly 
hardy. 
PBUNUS SIMONI. Large: tomato-shaped; 
dark red; a Chinese variety: quite a novelty; 
very fine; bloms very early. 
WHITE KELSEY. This is a duplicate In size 
and shape of the common Kelsey. except that it 
is of a pale, creamy color, almost white when 
ripe- does not rot before maturity like the Kel- 
«cv and much earlier to ripen and later to bloom 
tlian it; delicious In flavor. Early in August. 
KEI..SEV. Size large to very large; often 7 to 
'I inches in circumference; heart-shaped: color 
= reeni.sh yellow, overspread with reddish purple 
and blue bloom: flesh very solid, yellow, rich 
and juicy, and with excellent flavor; pit very 
small, adheres slightly to the flesh. Middle of 
August, 
MIKAHO. A very large Plum of greenish yel- 
low color; nearly round; very little suture: a 
very rapid grower, more so than any other. This 
Is the most remarkable of ail Plums for its 
enormous size, beautv and good quality. It Is 
probably the largest Plum In existence. Ripens 
ir, days after Yeddo. 
(MiON. Medium, round; golden yellow: firm, 
sweet, good quality; freestone. Ripe last of 
June. 
KEI) JUNE. A large plum to be so early, 
ripening ten days or two weeks before tlie Wild 
Goose- a good bearer and thrifty tree. Being 
so early, when it becomes known we believe It 
will be a leading market Plum for the South. 
Us color is fiery red; quality good. 
•WII.D GOOSE (Very Early Plum.) 'Wild 
CJoose is an early, medium sized, oval Plum, 
bright red with a thin bloom. Flesh yellow, 
very juicy, lender, melting, very sweet, except 
slightly acid next to the seed. A good quality 
plum of general adaptability. The tree is a 
very large, strong, flat topped grower; hardy 
and most productive. It is a gooi.i 
in a home garden and is prollflc 
ket plum and for jellies and p 
Wild Goose is a native plum and shd 
ed near other plums of this class 
tlon. The fact that It Is good quail 
produce good sized fruit anywhere uH 
any conditions, has made It the ni^ 
planted native plum. 
S.VTStlM.A. Large: dark purplish 
red: well flavored: quality good. lUotl 
early. Ripens early In August. 
WTCKSON. A remarkably handsomjj 
large, deep niaroon-red Plum of the ' . 
I.ong-cordate. or oblong-pointed: flesh 3 
umber-yellow, clinging to the small pB 
Ss apt to be a hollow space aliout the pl| 
is' in the Kelsey. Of first quality; anj 
kerf>per. A cross of Burbank with Keif 
YEDIH). \»»ry much like White Keli 
it resembles in some respects, but it isf 
er yellow color; -ten days later to rijf 
very attractive and flne-flavored Plun 
Chickasaw and 
pean Plums j 
FOREST ROSE. ' Originated in m: 
dium to large; beautiful dark red - 
bloom; stone small; excellent qualir, 
prolific and harf^y. Ripe late in Au 
PRIJNIJS PISSARDI. An ornanien 
the lawn; the foliage is deep purpli: 
or, and it retains its color better thq 
purple-leaved tree. The fruit is 
nearly round; d;irh p>»rple Hesh ; 
SHIPPER'S PRIDE. A large, dj 
oval Plum; very showy, often measurl^ 
in diameter, fine, juicy and sweet, 
long time In excellent condition, r 
very valuable for shipping. Mediuni 
SHROPSHIRE DAMSON. An Englil 
purple, with a thick bloom ; prodij 
profitable. T^ale. 
DAMSON. Fruit small, oval; skin 
ered with blue bloom; flesh melting; 
rather tart; separates partly from 
moderate grower. September. 
GERMAN PRUNE. A large, long, 
ety, much esteemed for drying; dark 
very agreeable flavor; vigorous. Septefl 
DE SOTO. Medium; bright red; sweel 
of fine quality. Extremely hardy and prodl 
Winchester, Tcnn., Dec. 5th. 1916. 
To A\Tiom It May Concern: 
This la to certify the the Sonthern Nursery 
Co. of this city, liave been customers of this 
bank for more than ten years. Their Imsi- 
ness relations with us have at ftli times been 
very pleasant and satisfactory. Wfe have 
always found them tlu>roughly honest and 
reliable in all their liealings with us, as well 
as with their own customers, as far a» we 
have been al>Ie to observe. 
The rapid lnc*rease in their business is truly 
gratifying. Their great growth, we know, 
is due to the reputation tliey have of giving: 
exartlv what they advertise and standing 
behind their stock and living up tn the letter 
of same. 
Tliev have always enjoyed the respeet and 
eontldence of the people of our city, and we 
feel sure they are worthy of confidence of 
all who may have dealings with them. 
Yours very truly, 
E. C. MOWERY. 
Cashier Farmers' National Bank. 
