PLUMS 
In the extreme South, particularly in central and south Florida, southern Texas, and, in fact, 
all along the Gulf Coast, the pure-bred Japanese varieties have not been good bearers, consequently 
were not generally profitable. But cross-bred varieties—Japanese varieties crossed with native 
varieties—have proven heavy annual bearers. These cross-bred varieties have made commercial 
Plum-growing not only possible, but worthy the attention of fruit-growers even in south Florida 
and northern Mexico. Of these cross-bred Plums we can heartily recommend Excelsior, McRea and 
Terrell. These are excellent kinds and heavy bearers. 
PRICES ON PLUMS.—On Marianna Plum stock. Each Per io ioo 
i-year, small size, 2 to 3 feet. $0 18 Si 50 $12 00 
i-year, medium size, 3 to 4 feet. 25 2 00 15 00 
1-year, standard size, 4 to 6 feet. . 30 2 50 20 00 
i-year, extra size, 6 feet up. 40 3 00 25 00 
Abundance. Medium to large; round with 
blunt-pointed apex; pinkish red changing to 
purplish red with thick bloom and numerous 
medium-sized dots; flesh greenish yellow, juicy, 
sweet or slightly subacid; pit small; cling; quality 
best; prolific; strong grower. A popular and 
profitable early Plum for planting in northern 
sections and in many parts of the South. 
Bartlett. Medium or large; oval; purplish red 
over yellow under-color, with thick bloom; flesh 
yellow, medium juicy, sweet; pit of medium 
size; cling; quality good; flavor like Bartlett 
pear, pleasant ; good grower. 
Burbank. Size large to very large; rounded 
and blunt-pointed; dark red, mottled, over 
yellow ground; thick bloom and numerous large 
dots; flesh deep yellow, juicy, sweet, firm; pit 
small; cling; quality one of the best. Tree very 
vigorous, upright branches with large leaves. 
Very popular both North and South. 
Chabot. Fruit large, about 2 inches in diam¬ 
eter, oblong-conical; color pink-red, with numer¬ 
ous small dots; flesh yellow, solid, tart; cling; 
quality very good. Tree vigorous in growth. 
Kelsey. Size very large; heart-shaped, long- 
pointed, usually lop-sided with deep suture; 
color greenish yellow sometimes flushed wit h red, 
covered with thick, bluish bloom; very showy; 
flesh light yellow, meaty; flavor rich, pleasant; 
quality excellent; prolific and bears while young. 
Highly recommended. 
McRea. (Hybrid.) Fruit of medium size, 
flattened, rounded, oblique at apex; yellow under¬ 
color washed with dull red, dotted with small, 
light dots and covered with delicate bluish bloom; 
flesh yellow, juicy, subacid, firm; flavor aromatic, 
pleasant; quality excellent; prolific, good grower. 
We believe this Plum well worthy of extensive 
planting. 
Persian Purple-leaved ( Primus Pissardii). 
Fruit medium, round; color of fruit and flesh 
crimson; quality good, cherry flavored. Tree a 
good grower; valuable as an ornamental, as it 
retains its vivid purple foliage until late in the 
season. 
Red June. Fruit medium to large, cordate, 
elongated at the apex, lop-sided; suture deep; 
color vermilion-red all over with delicate bloom; 
very showy; flesh light, yellow, firm, moderately 
juicy, sweet or slightly subacid; pit small; cling; 
flavor pleasant; quality very good. Tree vigorous 
and prolific. A good variety. 
Satsuma. Medium to large, broadly conical, 
with blunt, short point and deep suture; color 
dark, dull red all over with greenish dots; flesh 
purplish red; pit small; free; firm, juicy; quality 
excellent; a splendid keeper and good shipper; 
fine for preserving. A desirable variety. 
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