ARE THE BEAUTY, CLIMAX AND KELSEY 
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Climax Burbank 
When planted in large acreage orchardists have experienced no trouble in 
disposing of the crops at good figures for shipment to eastern markets. 
While it is particularly adapted to the interior valleys and foothill sections it 
does very well intcentral coast valleys and in the southern part of the state. 
Ripens middle of June. 
Clvman The Clyman is one of the earliest freestone varieties and is con- 
* sidered a good shipper. Its chief value however lies in its efficiency 
as a poliinizer when planted with other varieties of plums. 
The tree is a strong, thrifty grower and a heavy bearer. The fruit is large, 
roundish to oblong in shape and a reddish purple in color, covered with beau¬ 
tiful blue bloom. The flesh is firm, rather dry and very sweet. 
Recommended for the interior valleys and foothill sections. Ripens in June. 
Damson This variety enjoys the distinction of being more widely planted 
and better known on the markets than any other plum. Its qual¬ 
ities for the making of preserves, jellies, pies, dumplings, etc., are unequalled 
by 'jny other plum. 
The tree is a strong grower and is exceedingly productive. The fruit is 
small, oval in shape, with a purple skin covered with a thick blue bloom. 
The flesh is tart and separates readily from the pit. 
We particularly recommend this plum for home use and would suggest that 
in selecting trees for family orchards that one or two Damsons be included. 
Ripens in September. 
Diamond The Diamond plum is of English origin and is considered a very 
^ valuable variety for shipping. Owing to its ripening period the 
fruit reaches the market at a time when other plums cannot be obtained, 
bringing the producer very satisfactory returns. 
Tree is a strong grower and an immense bearer. The fruit is of large 
size, oval in shape, having a skin of dark purple covered with a light blue 
bloom. Flesh is deep yellow, juicy with a brisk acid flavor. Ripens in August. 
Y' Formosa A late creation by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, California, 
and a plum which we highly recommend and one that is rapidly 
coming into popularity with the leading fruit shippers. 
The tree grows large, strong and vigorous and has a dense light green 
foliage. The fruit is heart shaped, uniform in size averaging in circumfer¬ 
ence six inches one way to seven and one-half the other way. The skin is of 
a light cherry red color with a very pale bloom changing when fully ripe to a 
rich deep red. The flesh is of a delicate yellow, firm, juicy and very delicious. 
When placed on the market it presents a very attractive appearance due to 
its high color and shape. We especially recommend the planting of Formosa 
in the interior and coast valleys, and foothill sections. Ripens in June. 
v, Gaviota This is one of the latest blooming varieties of “Burbank's” introduc- 
v tions, which invariably assures the planter of a crop of fruit 
Gaviota plums have been exported to foreign countries with success. It is un¬ 
doubtedly one of the best shipping and keeping plums on the market. 
