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Jefferson This variety was originated near Albany, New York, about the 
year 1825. It is known among canners and plum growers in 
general, as one of the most desirable as well as one of the most beautiful plums 
grown. Its flavor is almost equal to that of the Green Gage. However, its 
large size and attractive appearance places it ahead of that variety as a canning 
and market sort. 
The fruit is large, oval, slightly narrowed on one side. The skin is golden 
yellow with a beautiful red cheek covered with white bloom. The tree is a 
moderate grower, a good producer and when loaded with ripe fruit presents 
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 ^ 1C 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. 
While 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. 
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 where it 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. 
Santa Rosa 
Wickson 
Satsuma ^ ie 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 r 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. 
