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14   Cherry Plum or Mirobalan

1810 July 14.

The tree grows with great regularity and
beauty, and is frequently planted for
ornament.  It blossoms early and abundantly,
the fruit very much resembles a large &
beautiful Amber Cherry in shape and of a deep red color <s>and</s> when ripe it
is nearly of the same size. <s>illegible</s>. The
foliage is small and grows very thick of a 
lively and deep green.  The fruit ripens about
the middle of July, being one of the
earliest plums.. It has a pleasant taste but
not much flavor. Its principal merit is its beauty.

[sketch of plum]

        