SELECT PLUMS. 
The Plum succeeds best on a clay loam, but will adapt itself to almost any 
soil except a light sand. The great drawbacks to its general cultivation, are the 
black knot and the Curculio. The black knot is easily removed, by cutting it 
out clean with a sharp knife as soon as it makes its appearance. By follow- 
ing up this plan thoroughly, you will soon rid your trees of this disease. 
I’LUM TREK, IN BEARING. 
The surest way to prevent the ravages of the Curculio, is to prepare a large 
sheet and spread under the trees, and with a sudden jar you will bring down 
the stung fruit and insects, which should be destroyed, ltcpeat this every 
