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THE PLUMS THAT PAY TO PLANT 
whitish dots presents a fine appearance on the market. The flesh is amber 
in color permeated with crimson. 
VVe highly recommend the Beauty for planting in all valley and foothill 
sections of California. Ripens in July. 
Beauty 
Formosa 
Burbank Another of the Japanese type of plums introduced by Luther Bur¬ 
bank, of Santa Rosa, California, and was named after him by 
Prof. H. E. Van Deman. It is considered one of the best of the Japanese type. 
The growth of the tree is somewhat different from any other plum, being 
of a spreading habit with a flat top. The fruit is large, bright red in color, 
slightly mottled with yellow. Flesh is rich yellow, juicy and very sweet. 
Owing to the early age at which this tree bears and its usual productiveness 
it is considered by orchardists as well as many fruit shippers to be a good 
variety for commercial planting throughout the central coast valleys, interior 
and foothill sections as well as southern California districts. Ripens last 
of June. 
Climax This variety was originated by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, 
California, and on account of its early ripening period and its 
good shipping and market qualities is one of the most profitable plums grown 
in California. 
The tree is a strong grower and owing to its early and heavy bearing 
qualities is inclined to droop. v The fruit of the Climax is quite large, heart 
shaped, and a very dark red in color. The flesh is yellow and of good flavor. 
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 in central coast valleys and in the southern part of the state. 
Ripens middle of June. 
Clyman 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 polinizer 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 planting in 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 
