Plums 
The finest and most abundant crops are borne in clay 
loam soils. The varieties selected will do well in most 
sections of the Northwest. 
BLUE DAMSON. Fruit small, oval; skin dark purple, 
covered with blue bloom; much used for preserves. 
BURBANK. (Japan). Tree a vigorous grower; early 
and very heavy bearer; fruit very large; yellowish 
ground, with red cheek in the sun; flesh yellow, firm 
and very sweet when fully ripe; extremely small pit, 
which clings. Middle of June. 
FORMOSA. Unusually handsome fruit, very uniform 
in size, averaging about 6 to 8 inches in circumfer' 
ence, shading from light to deep cherry in color, 
sweet, delicious, delightful apricot flavor; nearly free' 
stone. Tree thrifty grower, large, thick, healthy, light 
green foliage. “Best Plum in existence" at the present 
time. 
GREEN GAGE. A medium small greenish yellow 
Plum of high quality. One of the best of American 
sorts. Midseason. 
PEACH PLUM. Fruit of the largest size and earliest 
to ripen; regularly formed, roundish; skin red, dotted 
with a blue bloom; flesh greenish yellow; becomes 
tinged wtih red at maturity; a rich, brisk flavor; the 
leading market variety. Middie of July. 
SATSUMA. Japanese variety, blood-red flesh, small 
pit, pleasant flavor. Hardy. 
YELLOW EGG. Largest size; skin yellow; flesh yellow, 
ve^y sweet; first class for canning and a good bearer. 
September. 
Prunes 
The Prune is very similar to the plum, requiring same 
soil and planting treatment. Generally used for drying; 
also valuable for shipping in fresh state. 
COATES 1413; DATE PRUNE; IMPROVED 
FRENCH PRUNE. Sweeter, larger than French; fine 
for drying. Reddish purple, juicy. 
EARLY ITALIAN (Weatherspoon). A chance seed' 
ling of the Italian. Tree has characteristics of the 
plum; foliage heavy, dark green, almost immune from 
red spider. Fruit resembles Italian in size and shape, 
takes on high color early, ready for market 10 days 
to 2 weeks sooner than main crop, hangs well on tree 
long after maturity; flesh sweet, solid, rich amber 
color. Excellent shipper. A promising new early type 
of Italian. 
FRENCH or PETITE. Extensively used for drying, 
because of its fine texture and sweetness. Reddish 
purple, sweet and juicy. Fruit medium size. 
HUNGARIAN. Largest size, with a beautiful bright 
red, making it one of the best for marketing; not 
good for drying. September. 
ITALIAN (Fellenberg). Medium to large size, oval, 
dark purple; flesh juicy, sweet and delicious; a stand' 
ard drying and shipping variety. September. 
SILVER PRUNE. Large size and sweet; a good dryer; 
ripens rather late for northern climates. October. 
Mulberries 
This tree should be planted in every garden. A hardy 
deciduous tree thriving in a great variety of soils. 
RUSSIAN. A very hardy, rapid grower. Fruit small 
but produced in abundance. A valuable tree for 
windbreaks. 
Nectarines 
In growth, habit, treatment and soils precisely similar to the 
peach. Valuable for dessert; smooth skin. 
BOSTON. Medium; deep yellow, with a bright blush and deep 
mottlings of red; flesh yellow without any red at the stone; sweet, 
though not rich, with a pleasant and peculiar flavor. Freestone. 
EARLY VIOLET. Medium size, skin yellowish green, with a pur¬ 
plish cheek. Flesh melting, rich and highly flavored. July. 
Quinces 
This fruit is valuable for flavoring and preserving either alone or 
for its pleasant flavor if added to other fruits. Rather moist soils 
which are deep and rich give best results. 
CHAMPION. A prolific and constant bearer. Fruit large and of 
excellent flavor. Bears extremely young. Hardy. 
PINEAPPLE. Originated by Luther Burbank. Suggestive of the 
pineapple. Makes a superior jelly. Can be eaten raw and is 
said to cook as tender in five minutes as the best cooking apple; 
possessing a most exquisite and delicious flavor not equaled by 
any other Quince. 
MILTON NURSERY CO., MILTON, OREGON 
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