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an appearance which is seldom equalled by any other variety of plum. We 
especially recommend it for planting in the central coast and interior valleys, 
also the foothill sections. Ripens July to September. 
Kelsey Japan The Kelsey plum is of Japanese origin and has been exten¬ 
sively planted in California since 1870. Its size and good 
keeping qualities has made it a favorite among the late shipping varieties. 
The tree has a vigorous upright growth and is a regular bearer. The fruit 
is very large heart shaped, skin green changing to rich yellow when fully ripe. 
The flesh is yellow, very firm, and adheres slightly to the pit. 
VVhile it can be grown with success in the upper and central coast valleys 
it is particularly adapted to interior valleys and foothill sections. Ripens July 
to September. 
Red E&S An i m P ortec I variety, being quite distinct from the American 
typ£s. The tree is of moderate growth, having slender downy 
shoots. The fruit is large and oval in shape. 
The skin is a deep red in color, sprinkled with gray dots and partially cov¬ 
ered with a light blue bloom. Flesh is greenish in color, firm and coarse 
with a brisk sub-acid flavor. 
Well recommended for making of jellies, pies and preserves. Ripens first 
of September. % 
Santa Rosa Santa Rosa is one of the best of the late Burbank introduc¬ 
tions and owing to its large oval shape and beautiful purplish 
crimson color it is an excellent plum for shipping purposes. It attracted great 
attention at the Lewis and Clarke exposition and was awarded a gold medal. 
The tree is of upright growth and a heavy bearer. The plum is large and 
uniform in size. Skin purplish crimson color with a pale yellow bloom. Flesh 
is yellow, streaked and mottled with red, juicy and of rich flavor. 
While this plum has not been planted extensively, it has steadily gained in 
favor during the last three years and bids fair to be one of the leading varie¬ 
ties for shipping purposes in California. It is recommended for planting in 
central coast, interior valleys and foothill sections. Ripens June and July. 
Satsuma The Satsuma, or Blood plum as it is commonly called, is one of 
the Japanese varieties and is highly recommended among house¬ 
wives in general for the making of jellies, preserves, etc. While we do not 
recommend a large planting of Satsuma plums we have known of cases where 
good profits have been secured from the sale of this variety by planters who 
we-e close to local markets. We believe that every family orchard should 
contain a Satsuma plum tree. , 
The fruit is large and almost round and of a deep dark red color. Flesh is 
firm, blood red, juicy and of good flavor with a very small pit. The tree is a 
strong grower and a heavy producer. It ripens July to September. 
Simon Sometimes known as the Prunus Simoni or Apricot plum. It was 
sent to the Paris Museum of Natural History by Eugene Simon, 
French Consul in China, and was first planted in the United States in 1881. 
The tree is very handsome and is often planted for ornamental purposes. It 
is of vigorous upright growth, much resembling a peach tree, but the foliage 
is of lighter shade. The fruit is of a brick red color. The flesh is yellow, firm, 
quite sweet, having somewhat of a pineapple flavor. This variety does well 
wherever the peach can be grown. Ripens early July. 
Vesuvius This variety is sometimes known as the purple leaved plum 
and on account of its beautiful foliage is found valuable for 
grouping in parks or home grounds. 
The tree is a strong grower of upright habit. Leaves are of a beautiful dark 
purple in color. While it is a fruit producing tree its chief use is as an 
ornamental. 
Washington This is one of the Eastern varieties that has been exten- 
® sively planted on the Pacific Coast with good results. 
The tree is a strong grower and a very heavy bearer. The plums are very 
large, roundish in shape, being a eyllowish green in color, often bearing a 
pale red cheek. The flesh is very firm, sweet, rich and luscious. 
We do not hesitate to recommend the Washington for canning purposes. 
Ripens in August. 
Wickson Was originated by Luther Burbank and classed by many growers 
and shippers as a popular shipping plum. The fruit of Wickson 
resembles the Kelsey in a great many ways but is more symmetrical and when 
