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Another of the Japanese typ-e of plums introduced by Luther Bur- 
Burbank 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. 
This variety was originated by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa. 
Climax California, and on account of its early ripening period and its 
good shipping and market qualities is one of the most profitable plums grown. 
The tree is a strong grower and owing to its early and heavy bearing 
qualities is inclined to droop. 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. 
The Clyman is one of the earliest freestone varieties and is con- 
Clyman sidered a good shipper. Its chief value however lies in its efficiency 
as a pollinizer 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. 
This variety enjoys the distinction of being more widely planted 
Damson 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 any 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. 
This is a very valuable plum for the family orchard. 
Extra Early Cherry The tree is a strong grower and a good producer. 
The fruit is highly valued for the making of jelly and jam and on account 
of its extreme earliness is very valuable for early market purposes. 
Ripens first part of June. 
The Diamond plum is of English origin and is considered a very 
Diamond 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. 
A late creation by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, California, 
Formosa 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 delici-ous. 
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. 
This is one of the latest blooming varieties of “Burbank’s” introduc- 
Gaviota 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. 
The fruit is round, sometimes oblong, of a deep reddish purple color. Flesh 
yellow and sweet to the pit, which is exceptionally small. 
We recommend the planting of this variety in the coast and interior valleys 
and foothill sections. Its time of ripening is from July 15th to August 5th. 
