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colour. A very free fruiting, ornamental sort, but the fruit are 
too small for ordinary use. 
3. Round Red. 
Fruit round, of somewhat larger size than the Red Cherry, 
approaching that of a fair-sized plum, borne on large clusters. 
Ripens freely. Plant of free growth. Leaves a little curled. 
4. Little Gem (Bliss & Sons) ***. 
Fruit similar to the Round Red , borne on large clusters very 
profusely, the later fruit larger, more flattened, and obtusely 
angular. Plant of dwarf but free growth, the leaves of a light 
green. Ripens early. A profuse bearer and first-class hardy 
sort. 
5. Little Gem (Yeitch). 
Fruit similar to Little Gem of Eliss. Plant of very slender 
growth, leaves somewhat curled, and spare bearer, very early, 
ripening some four or five days before any other variety. 
6. Grape Shot (Bliss & Sons). 
Fruit small, round, of a distinct carmine-red colour. Plant of 
tall slender growth ; the leaves very small, pale green. A very 
shy bearer, but very distinct. 
7. Red Plum . 
Fruit of small size, ovate-shaped, or like a small plum. Plant 
of free growth. A great bearer, and ripens early. 
8. General Grant (Carter), 
Fruit of medium size, round, red, smooth, the later fruits more 
flattened and obtusely angular. Plant of tall, vigorous growth. 
Leaves very dark green. A profuse and free bearer. 
9. Sim's Mammoth (Carter), 
Similar to General Grant. 
