F ruit Department — Plums 
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JAPAN PLUMS, continued 
subacid. Clingstone. A fine market sort, 
in large demand because early and a good 
shipper. About June 15. 
Satsuma ( Blood Plum). Large ; dark pur- 
plish red, spotted with bluish bloom ; flesh 
blood-red, firm, juicy, excellent quality. Fine 
for canning. Matures middle of July. 
Wickson. Large to very large ; obconical ; 
deep maroon-red, covered with white bloom ; 
flesh of fine texture, firm, sugary, delicious. 
Very valuable as a keeper and shipper. Last 
of July. 
Willard. Very early. Medium size ; dark 
clear red, minutely dotted with yellow ; flesh 
rather firm, yellow, sweet and of fair quality ; 
freestone. Ripens before Red June, and a 
most satisfactory Plum to grow. 
Prunus Simoni ( Apricot Plum). Large, 
flat, tomato-shaped ; a beautiful, rich red ; 
flesh yellow, firm and very juicy, with a pecu- 
liar aromatic flavor, pleasing and refreshing 
to many. A distinct species from China, 
and altogether is an acquisition which will 
prove valuable. A very “ shy” bearer. 
IMPROVED CHICKASAW PLUMS 
Plums of this type are best ripened, and their best qualities are brought out 
by ripening, in the house. Pick as they commence coloring. The trio we offer 
below are considered the finest of the type, so well adapted to each other that, 
planted together, they bring out all that 
Milton. From seed of the Wild Goose. 
Large, somewhat oblong ; an attractive dark 
red skin ; flesh firm, quality good ; cling- 
stone. Productive and an excellent market 
sort. End of June. 
Sophie. Large, slightly pear-shaped ; deep, 
rich red ; flesh juicy, tender, good ; semi- 
is best in each. 
clingtone. Very productive when pollinated 
properly. Early July. 
Wild Goose. Medium to large ; skin bright 
vermilion, covered with blue bloom, richly 
acid ; flesh juicy and sweet ; quality good ; 
clingstone. One of the oldest of the native 
American Plums. End of June. 
EUROPEAN PLUMS 
Experience proves this type of Plum especially well adapted to the North- 
ern states, but rarely a success in the South — the long, hot summer is against 
them. Not successful in this section (Huntsville). Some people call for them, 
and so we list a few varieties which we know will give fair satisfaction in some 
sections, and in favorable seasons will amply repay planting. 
Bradshaw. Large ; reddish purple, white 
bloom. July. 
Lombard. Medium ; a peculiar violet-red ; 
flesh yellow, juicy, pleasant. Late July. 
Shropshire Damson. Larger than the old 
Blue Damson ; dark purple ; good quality. 
While European Plums do not do well in the 
South, this variety will prove good. August. 
Wickson blooms too early to plant for a “ sure thing late spring frosts almost always 
damage, if not utterly cut it off. In quality it is the finest of them all, we think. 
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