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Monsieur

1808
Sept. 2

This is a yellow plum very much resembling
the Drap d'or , but a darker yellow, it is
spotted with red and the flesh is of a darker
cast than the Drap d'or. It is very juicy & singularly
tender, the flesh adhering partially to the Stone
like a fine clear stone peach. It might with
propriety be called the Yellow Gage. the flavor is exquisitely fine
[sketch of index finger pointing right]
The Prune Monsieur of L'Abbé Rozier vol. 8 p 405
is described as of a fine violet color. vid pl XXXII [see plate 32]

        