CURRANS’ LIST OK FRUITS, 1908-9. 
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Pear s — coni i nued. 
c„ pkl „ ... (10) small yellowish-brown with a red cheek ; flesh buttery 
and miking,’ very juicy ; in the opinion of many the most exquisitely 
flavoured Pear in cultivation. 
coneres T (8-9), closely resembles Williams' Bon 
S ° 0 *™n d buKe F fin flavour’ and a more constant bearer. 
Thompson T. (io-U), a short medium sized Pear of a pale lemon 
colour, coated with cinnamon-russet ; buttery and melting, nc 
sugary juice, attractive aroma ; sure and prolific bearer. 
Uvedale’s St. Germain, K. 0-4). very large, long dark green; 
excellent stewing Pear, sweet and well flavoured. 
Vicar of Winkfield, K. (II-I), very large and prolific, excellent 
stewing Pear, with pleasant musky aroma. 
Windsor, large, pyriform in shape, melting, juicy and sweet, 
possessing a slight aroma ; a grand variety. 
Winter Nelis T ( 1 1-12), medium, roundish; fine grained arid melting; 
rich Lvour with a pleasant refreshing aroma; hardy and prolific ; 
small grower. 
Winter Orange K. (2-3), rich russet-brown, ol large size remains 
W h? good condition until April or May. A splendid cooker and 
possesses a delicious flavour. 
Zepherin Gregoire, t. (12-1), of medium size, melting, buttery and 
juicy, rich and highly perfumed, prolific. 
PLUMS, including DAMSONS. 
Plum Trees rejoice in abundance of fresh air and plenty of light. When 
grown in the shade of other trees they are as a rule indifferent bearers. In 
a low-lvin- damp localitv the bloom is liable to drop before setting. Io 
be remunerative they should be sheltered from the cutting winds of bpring. 
When this cannot be done in any other way, a semi-hedge of Damsons 
will be found invaluable for the protection of the tender sort 
As the Plum is a shallow rooted tree it can be cultivated with success m 
many soils not sufficiently deep for Apples and Pears. rlie .Gage s are all 
fond of lime, and where that is not already present in lie soil 4 to bibs, of 
old lime mortar rubbish, &c , to the sq yard, should be dug 111 previous 
to planting. This treatment will also be found of great value lor such 
varieties as Sultan, The Czar, Jeffersons, Gisborne s, Magnum Bonuin, and 
even such an accommodating Plum as Victoria. In preparing the ground 
for Plums it is a mistake to add any farm yard manure, as whatever can be 
spared for this purpose will be much more effective as a top dressing later 
on. To plant in a rich soil is to lay the foundation for unfruitfulnes^ 
Liclit sandy soils however should receive a dressing of Kamit in the ear 
Autumn at the rate of 2oz. to the square yard, and this should be repeated 
every second or third year. 
Planting is best done in November, but in most cases it may without 
serious detriment be deferred till the Spring. Immediately after planting 
a mulch of manure is advistble, particularly on sandy and on very shallow 
soils as the roots at all times are liable to suffer from drougnt. 
