AND THE FRUIT IS PRIZED WHEN DRIED 
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two-thirds, and all the fruit spurs should be shortened in. Long, stringy 
growth of wood which forms long, barren, bearing surface should be over¬ 
come, as this condition is liable to occur in any plum or prune orchard, espe¬ 
cially in localities where there is a long growing period. Under such condi¬ 
tions should the orchardist find that he is at a loss to know how to prune his 
trees for best results he can readily find some one who understands this work 
or secure the information especially suited for his particular orchard from the 
nurseries located near him. 
We are always ready to assist our triends and customers in giving such in¬ 
formation as they desire relative to the best methods of taking care, pruning 
and handling oi their orchard, and it is a pleasure to us to give such assist¬ 
ance when requested. 
I he price of dried prunes is based on the number of fruit in a pound . Those 
varieties showing the largest fruits and having the largest contents of sugar, 
as well as a fine appearance after being processed, command the high prices. 
Prices of Prune Trees—On Apricot, Peach, Myrobolan and Almond Roots 
Each 10 100 1000 
J year . 6 to 8 ft. $ .60 $5.00 $45.00 $400.00 
1 year . 4 to 6 ft. .50 4.50 40.00 350.00 
1 year . 3 to 4 ft. .40 3.50 30.00 275.00 
1 year.2 to 3 ft. .35 2.50 20.00 175.00 
French The French or (Petite d’Agen) enjoys the reputation of being more 
widely grown in California than any other prune. 
The tree is a very vigorous grower, and bears abundantly in most all sec¬ 
tions of the State. The fruit is of medium size, egg shaped, has rather a thin 
neck and a deep violet color. The flesh is of good quality, sweet, and very 
sugary. It certainly has no equal as a drying prune. 
We believe larger profits have been derived of late years from French prune 
orchards than from any other variety of fruits, and for this reason do not hesi¬ 
tate to highly recommend large commercial plantings of this variety. 
Hungarian This P rune originated in Belgium and has been referred to by 
some as Ponds seedling. The tree is a very vigorous grower 
and a strong bearer. 
The fruit is of large size, beautiful dark red color, and is very profitable 
for shipping purposes. In many cases it is cut and dried in the same manner 
as an apricot, and exposed before drying to the fumes of sulphur. 
The dried product has a bright red color and is sold commercially as “Ruby 
Plums.” It is recommended for planting in most all sections of California. 
Ripens middle of August and September. 
Imperial Epineuse This prune is successfully grown in the northern 
part of the state, as well as many sections of the in¬ 
terior valleys. It is highly prized for its drying qualities, on account of its 
large size and beautiful color. When properly packed, it presents an appear¬ 
ance in the prune market which cannot be equalled by any other variety. 
The tree is a strong thrifty grower, and in the sections mentioned, is a heavy 
bearer. Fruit is large, uniform and of a beautiful violet purple color, with a 
dark blue bloom. The flesh is of a greenish yellow, very sweet, and contains 
a small pit. The fruit when dried is considered superior to all other varieties 
in size, flavor and sweetness. Owing to the high quality of this fruit, we feel 
that we should particularly recommend it. Ripens August and September. 
Robe de Sargent This prune was introduced from France and is highly 
prized for preserving as well as for drying purposes. 
The tree is a strong grower and on account of the leathery texture and glossy 
appearance of the foliage is very attractive. 
The fruit is of a large oval shape, having a skin of deep purple color, being 
nearly black when fully ripened and covered with a blue bloom. Flesh is of a 
greenish yellow color, and possesses a fine sweet flavor. The fruit when dried 
is nearly always classed as fancy and brings the highest price to be obtained 
on the market. In the central coast and interior valleys it is a good bearer 
and highly recommended for planting in these sections. 
Standard A variety originated by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, Califor¬ 
nia, and is a cross between the Sugar and Tragedy. 
It is of large size, purple in color, overspread with a thick blue bloom. 
Flesh is amber, fine grained and of good flavor. In addition to making a fine 
dried product it is also a good shipper. 
While it cannot be grown successfully over as large a territory as some of 
the other prunes, it is well recommended for planting in the central coast and 
interior valleys. Ripens middle of August to middle of September. 
