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NOTES ON PLUM CULTURE. 
SUNSET. (Prunus Americana .) 
This variety originated with Mr. C. E. Pennock, of Bell- 
vue, Colorado. We have one tree planted in 1897 that pro¬ 
duced a few fruits this season. The tree is well-formed 
with a somewhat spreading habit. Leaves of medium size, 
broadly lanceolate, margin doubly and irregularly crenate, 
stalks glandular. Fruit medium to large, oval or oblong, 
stem rather long, slender; color deep red on yellow ground, 
beautifully shaded as it approaches ripeness; suture appar¬ 
ent; flesh firm, of excellent quality. Early; ripe August 25. 
The original tree shows great productiveness, which with 
the handsome appearance of the fruit, and its good quality, 
recommends the variety as a valuable acquisition. Fig. 2, 
Plate XIV. 
VAN BUREN. {Prunus Americana, var. mollis.) 
Trees of slow growth, appearing like dwarfs; tops well- 
formed, spreading; leaves broad, doubly serrate, darkgreen, 
stalks ashy-pubescent, glandular; fruit of medium size, 
spherical, suture obsolete; color deep waxy yellow, in part 
over-spread with light red and having a deep red cheek; 
stem stout, of medium length; skin thick; flesh sweet and 
rich; stone free, flat, rather broad, margin sharp but not 
winged. Ripe September 22. Very productive. One of 
the most promising varieties. Plate XV. 
WEAVER. {Prunus Americana.) 
Our trees planted in 1894 are larger than those of any 
other variety planted at the same time. They are vigorous 
and well-formed. The tendency to produce long slender 
branches is quite marked in this variety. Leaves large, 
obovate or oval, acuminate, somewhat pubescent below, 
leathery in texture, dark green, deeply serrate; stalk long, 
stout, glandless, or with occasional small glands. Fruit 
medium to large, round-oblong; suture evident, sides often 
unequal; color purplish-red on yellow ground, the red mot¬ 
tled with light dots; flesh firm, sweet when ripe, of good 
flavor; stone semi-cling, abruptly pointed, smooth. Ripe 
September 18. Plate XVI. 
