The yet ver Japanese Plums 
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REID’S NURSERIES, UPLAND, OHIO 
PLUMS 
Since the introduction of the Japan varieties, which are almost curculio-proof, no one need be without Plums 
from June till September. Plum trees bear at an early age, and the yield of the Japan varieties is surprising ; 
they often come into bearing at two years from planting. The trees 
are vigorous, and the fruit is beautiful in appearance and superb in 
quality. We know of no better investment than a good Plum orchard. 
NEW JAPAN PLUMS 
America. 
Originated by Luther Burbank and pronounced one of his best. 
The fruit is somewhat larger than the average of the Japan varieties, 
is much superior in size and quality to any of the native American 
sorts, and far more desirable for home or family use. Fruit is large 
to very large, glossy coral-red; flesh light yellow, firm, of best quality; 
a splendid keeper and shipper. Comes into bearing at an early age, 
and is one of the most desirable Japan sorts. Ripens about two 
weeks earlier than Burbank. 
Apple 
A recent Burbank 
introduction, re- 
markable for long America 
keeping and ship- 
ping qualities. Tree is a fine, luxuriant grower, with a peculiar 
brown bark. Fruit striped and mottled like the Imperial Gage 
until nearly ripe, when it turns to a deep pur; lish red ; quality 
rich, high flavored, sweet; flesh firm, pale red, with streaks of 
pink. Nearly freestone ; will keep a month after picking. 
Ripens soon after Burbank. 
Chaleo 
Described by the originator, Mr. Burbank, as a large variety, 
flattened like a tomato. Color deep reddish purple ; flesh 
very sweet, rather firm and exceedingly fragrant. The fruit is al- 
most as stemless as the peach, and completely surrounds the 
older branches as thick as they can stick, like kernels on a large 
ear of corn. One of the best varieties for shipping, as it ripens up 
well, if picked green, and keeps nearly, if not quite, a month. 
Prices on the above th-ree varieties : First-class, 50 cts. 
each, $5 per doz., $30 per 100; medium, 35 cts. each, $3.50 
Apple. per doz., $25 per 100; second-class, by mall postpaid, 30 
cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per IOO. 
Hale 
This new Plum was originated by Luther Burbank, the 
“Wizard of Horticulture,” who says of it : “ In the hedgerow 
of seedlings this was the most vigorous, most productive, 
handsomest, most uniform and, next to Wickson, the best fla- 
vored of any Japan Plum I have ever seen. I do not know of 
any fruit that will keep longer.” Most vigorous of all the 
Japans. Fruit large, bright orange, mottled with cherry-red. 
Superb in quality, fully equal to imperial Gage ; none so fine 
for the family. Ripens middle of September. Price, first- 
class, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz.; medium, 30 cts. each, $3 per 
doz.; second-class, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.; mailing size, 
postpaid, 25 cts. each. 
WicKson 
A sturdy, upright 
grower, produc- 
tive almost to a 
fault. Fruit re- 
markably hand- 
some, deep 
maroon-red, cov- 
ered with white Chaleo, 
bloom: stone 
small; flesh fine-textured, firm, sugary and delicious. Excellent 
keeper and shipper ; will keep two weeks after ripening. Specimens 
sent to us from California were received in excellent condition. 
Price, first-class, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz.; medium, 30 cts. each, 
$3 per doz.; second-class, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.; mailing size, 
postpaid, 25 cts. each. 
Hale. 
Reid's Nurseries. Locust Grove, Ohio, April 7, ipoo. 
The 600 trees received of you last spring were nice In shape. I must 
again thank you for your fair dealing, as in the shipments which I have 
rneainaiJ r \ f iron oineo 'oc a m oimtinrr fQ HCcirly 3,000 I" all hilt IA OF IA 
Yours truly. 
Taylor Warnook. 
received of you since ^05, amounting to^ nearly 3,000 in all, all but 10 or xe 
trees have grown nicely. 
