HAIvI^ 'S FRUITvS y W for 19 03 
Japanese Tlums 
/-pv HK forward march of horticulture in all its branches, the past fifteen years, has been 
I phenomenal; and the introduction, dissemination and planting of the Japanese Plums stands 
I out prominent as the one great feature of it all. Here was a new, unknown fruit, entirely 
X. distinct from any we had ever known. People were delighted with the vigor and beauty 
^ of the tree growth, the fruit was beautiful to look upon and delicious to the taste, but it 
was a new thing—would it go? That was the question eight or ten years ago ; and now those who 
failed to plant regret they did not have the foresight to see what was coming. 
Japanese Plums pay better tlian any other tree fruits that can be grown — there is no mistake 
about it here in the northeast — and the market demands are way ahead of the supply. 
It is of no use to doubt or question any further the value of this wonderful new race of fruits. 
They have been with us long enough now, so tliat by their fruitage wo know them to be strong, 
quick-growing trees, suited to every variety of soil, seldom atTected by black-knot, extra-hardv in 
tree- and fruit-bud, succeeding where many other fruits fail entirely, coming into fruitage two 
years after planting, and in three years often producing from one to three bushels of fruit per 
tree — wonders of vigor and productiveness. Always inclined to over-production, when properly 
thinned, so that the fruits are evenly distributed, 3 to 4 inches apart, over tlie trees, many of the 
varieties grow to great size and beauty, and are delicious in quality. Unlike our old varieties of 
Plums, these luscious Japanese beauties will keep from three to four days to as many weeks. 
The curculio slings them, but the rapid growth of their thick, lough skins is said to crush the 
eggs before they hatch. Whatever the reason, it is a fact that the stings of the curculio do little, 
if any, harm to Japanese Plums, while they ruin almost all other types in the same orchards. 
From earliest to latest varieties they cover a season of almost three months^ with a range of 
colors rainbow-like in promise to all who will plant them. For time and money invested, nothing 
that can be put in the soil will give such quick and satisfactory results as these Plums. 
I liave lens of thousands of these trees in fruiting both North and South, have tested all varie¬ 
ties, and know the ones here offered are best of all. Named in order of ripening. 
1 An upright tree, something between Abundance and Wickson in habit of 
V ^T.TATAy growth, though its leaves arc much larger than either. Like all the Japans 
aijQndjintly productive ; very large, heart-shaped ; color somewhat like 
- Burbank, only darker. Ripens ahead of Red June, and it is a wonder to me 
how such an e.xtra-carly Plum can be so large and fine. The only fault I note with it is that it grows 
so large and matures so early and rapidly that the largest specimens are inclined to crack on the 
sunny side, especially in wet seasons. It is a valuable Plum, and should be in every family 
orchard, and in such commercial ones as 
want a succession of fruits. Price, light 2% 
to 3 ft. trees, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz., S12 per 
100; 354 to 454 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 per doz., 
$20 per 100. 
Red Junl. 
A vigorous, 
hardy, upright, 
_ spreading tree, 
- as productive 
as Abundance, with fruit as large as tliat 
standard variety ; deep vermilion-red, with 
handsome bloom, very showy; flesh light 
lemon-yellow, slightly subacid, of good and 
pleasant quality; half-cling; pit small. 
Ripens a week or ten days after Red May 
and Just aliead of Abundance. The market 
value of this superb variety has only recently 
come to be fully appreciated. Reliability of 
tree, size and beauty of fruit, its early ripen¬ 
ing and fine keeping qualities make it a prize¬ 
winner, and I am rather of the opinion it’s 
the most profitable for market of all the 
Japans. Price, e.\tra-size, 50 cts. each; 
No. 1, 4 to 4 14 ft., 25 cts. each, S2.50 
per doz., SiS per 100; light size, S15 per 
100. 
ABUNDANCE.. climax. 
- (or large when 
thinned); ground color rich yellow, overlaid on the sunny side with dots and splashes of red ; flesh 
deep yellow, juicy, sweet, of good quality when well ripened; cling. A strong-growing, upright 
tree, with ratlipr harrow leaves and a decided tendency to overbear. One of the sweetest and best; 
fruit thinoer-skinned than many, with tender and melting flesh. May be picked just as it begins 
to color a little; will keep a lo'ng time, color up well, and be almost as rich and sweet as tiiough 
ripened on the tree. This is a very strong point for market growers. Price, e.xlra size, 50 cts. 
eacli ; No. 1,4 to 414 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., S18 per 100 ; light size. $15 per ico. 
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