Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 
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Plums. 
The Plum, like the pear and other finer fruits, attain its greatest perfection on our heavy soil, being entirely 
free from disease. The curculio, a small, dark brown beetle, often stings the fruit, causing it to drop off ; but 
the following directions, faithfully observed, will secure a good crop of this splendid fruit everywhere. 
As soon as the blossoms are fallen, spread two sheets under the tree, and give the tree a sudden jar by 
striking a smart blow with a hammer upon the stub of a limb sawed from the tree for the purpose ; the insects 
will drop on the sheet, and can be killed. Collect all the fallen fruit, and burn or feed to swine. Repeat the 
operation every day for two or three weeks. It should be done before sunrise. 
VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 
Heavy first-class, 5 to 7 feet ; H in. and up 
Light first-class, 5 to 6 feet; y* to H in 
Second-class, 4 to 5 feet; 'A to H in 
Extra, 6 to 8 feet 
Mailing size, postpaid 6 trees for $1 . 
Each 
Doz. 
Per 100 
$ 0 3 ° 
0 
0 
to 
$20 00 
25 
2 50 
16 00 
20 
2 00 
12 00 
40 
4 00 
25 00 
20 
^ABUNDANCE. 
This is a remarkable fruit, and unlike any other Plum. In growth 
it is so strong and handsome as to deserve being planted as an orna- 
mental tree — equaling in thrift and beauty Kieffer Pear, which it even 
excels in early and profuse bearing. The fruit is very large, showy 
and beautiful, amber-colored, turning to a rich, bright cherry, with a 
decided white bloom, and highly perfumed ; flesh light yellow, exceed- 
ingly juicy and tender, and of delicious sweetness. 
*BURBANK. 
Of the many varieties introduced from Japan, the Burbank is the 
most promising, its flavor being the best. The tree is universally vig- 
orous, and has strong branches, and begins to bear usually when two 
years old. The skin of the root is thick and is almost curculio-proof. 
An admirable shipping variety ; ripens from June 20 till the last of 
the month. 
CHABOT. 
This is a very valuable Japanese variety, and by many claimed 
as one of the best introduced. Fruit large, yellow ground, nearly cov- 
ered with carmine-red. Flesh orange-yellow, very solid ; quality 
extra-good, and very desirable for shipping ; season of ripening about 
two weeks after Abundance ; very reliable and heavy bearer. 
ABUNDANCE. 
SATSUMA. 
A purple-fleshed Plum from Japan, of very vigorous growth, with rank, dark green foliage; enormously 
productive ; fruit larger, handsbmer, very much richer and better flavored than Kelsey ; hardier, and ripens 
five or six weeks earlier; the pits are but little larger than cherry stones. 
WILLARD. 
This is another of the Japanese varieties, that are 
becoming very popular. It is highly praised by our lead- 
ing horticulturists as being one of the best of this class. 
Tree is a good grower, immensely productive ; much 
earlier than Abundance, and of good quality. A decided 
acquisition, and worthy of a place in all orchards. Price, 
first-class, 40 cents each, $4 per doz. ; medium, 30 cents 
each, S3 per doz. ; mail size, 30 cts., postpaid. 
SPAULDING. 
The first of a new race of curculio-proof Plums. Has 
never failed to produce a full crop in 20 years. Fruit 
large, yellowish green, with marblings of a deeper green 
and a delicate white bloom ; flesh pale yellow, exceed- 
ingly firm, of sugary sweetness, though sprightly and of 
great richness. Ripens early ; from middle to last of 
August here. 
GRAND DUKE. 
A valuable addition to late Plums ; as large as 
Bradshaw, of same color, and ripening latter part 
September. Entirely free from rot. One of the 
Plums for market. 
BURBANK. 
