PLUMS : ETC. 
Glen Saint Mary Nurseries 
ing the Terrell as one of the finest varieties, if 
not the finest variety, for all parts of Florida and 
the Gulf coast country. 
WHITE KELSEY. The introducer of this 
variety says of it: "Same as the common Kelsey 
in shape and size ; pale, creamy color (almost 
white) when ripe. Does not rot before maturity, 
as the common Kelsey is apt to do, and ripens 
earlier and blooms later than the latter; delicious 
in flavor.” Not yet fruited by us. 
WICKSON. Large, deep maroon-red of the Kel¬ 
sey type. Long-cordate or oblong-pointed; flesh 
firm, deep amber-yellow, clinging to the small pit. 
There is apt to be a hollow space about the pit. Of 
first quality. An excellent keeper. A cross of Bur¬ 
bank with Kelsey, Burbank furnishing the seed. 
YEDDO. Fruit medium to large ; to 
inches in diameter; nearly round. Skin greenish 
yellow. Flesh yellow, firm, not juicy ; slightly 
acid ; good. Pit small ; cling. July io to 20. 
PEARS 
Although there are a large number of Pears grown in various sections of the United States, 
there are but few varieties adapted to the Lower South. The most valuable of these are 
Le Conte and Kieffer, while Smith, Magnolia and Garber are also good kinds. The trees we 
offer are upon Le Conte and Japan Pear roots, which are the best stocks for southern planting. 
GARBER. Fruit resembles the Kieffer in size, 
appearance and quality, but the tree is of more 
open growth. Comes in ahead of the Kieffer. 
A seedling of the Chinese Sand Pear. 
KIEFFER. Fruit large to very large; color 
yellow, with bright vermilion cheek, very hand¬ 
some; flesh very juicy, brittle, a little coarse, but 
of good quality. September and October. The 
trees should not be allowed to overbear while 
young, which they are inclined to do; extremely 
prolific, and very valuable. Supposed cross be¬ 
tween the Chinese Sand and the Bartlett. 
LE CONTE. Large to very large, pyriform in 
shape; skin smooth, pale yellow; when properly 
handled the quality is good. Early July. The 
tree is a remarkably vigorous grower, with luxu¬ 
riant foliage; extremely prolific and an annual 
bearer. It seems to adapt itself more readily than 
any other variety to radically different conditions 
of soil and climate. In sections of the South where 
few other Pears are satisfactory, the Le Conte 
seems to have found its home. Supposed cross 
between the Chinese Sand and some cultivated 
variety. 
MAGNOLIA. Described by its introducers as 
large to very large, slightly pyriform, basin narrow 
and shallow. Color when ripe solid glossy reddish 
brown. Flavor sprightly and good, a commingling 
of sweet and sour, very agreeable and refreshing. 
Matures later than Kieffer and is a better keeper. 
SMITH ( Smith's Hybrid). Uniformly large 
and perfect, very smooth and handsome; similar in 
form and color to the Le Conte; melting and juicy, 
with smooth, creamy texture; quality very good 
when properly ripened. Ripens with or just ahead 
of the Le Conte. An early, annual and prolific 
bearer. Tree equals the Le Conte in luxuriant 
growth. 
JAPAN PERSIMMONS 
Japanese Persimmons have been grown in this country for some years, but until recently 
have not attained any great commercial importance. They are now, however, coming into 
considerable prominence as a market fruit and are being generally and quite extensively 
planted. The demand for trees is now far in excess of the available supply. When grafted 
on our native Persimmon, they seem perfectly at home throughout the cotton belt, and are 
especially adapted to the Gulf coast region. The tree is vigorous, prolific, and has few 
enemies. By a judicious selection of varieties one can have ripe fruit from August till 
December. 
Some of the varieties have dark flesh, others light flesh, still others a mixture of the two. 
The light and the dark flesh differ radically in texture and consistency, as well as appearance, 
