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The tree has a vigorous upright growth and is a regular bearer. The fruit 
is very large heart shaped, skin green changing to a 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 is one of the best of the late Burbank introduc- 
Santa Rosa 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. 
The Satsuma. or Blood plum as it is commonly called, is one of 
Satsuma 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 
were 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. 
Also known as California Blue. This variety was orig- 
Vacaville Blue inated near Vacaville, California, and on account of it? 
size and appearance is very valuable for Eastern shipment. 
The tree is a strong grower and a good producer. 
The fruit is very large and a deep purple in color. Flesh is yellow, ver> 
firm and of excellent flavor. 
This plum ripens about the same time as Climax or Santa Rosa and those 
wishing an early plum for shipping will do well to plant this variety. Ripens 
middle of June. 
This variety is sometimes known as the purple leaved plum 
Vesuvius 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. 
This is one of the Eastern varieties that has been exten- 
Washington 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 yellowish 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. 
Was originated by Luther Burbank and classed by many growers 
Wickson and shippers as a popular shipping plum. The fruit of Wickson 
1 resembles the Kelsey in a great many ways but is more symmetrical and when 
ripe ranges from a deep cherry red to a rich scarlet. The flesh is of an amber 
tinge and quite juicy with a very small pit and is valuable for its long keeping 
qualities. The tree is a very vigorous, upright grower. 
While this variety is particularly adapted and recommended for planting in 
the central coast, interior valleys and foothill sections it can be planted most 
any place in California, with good success. Ripens in August. 
Is often called the Egg Plum on account of its shape. It is 
Yellow Egg very popular and highly regarded for its canning qualities. 
During the last two or three years canners have been scouring the country for 
Yellow Egg plums, ready to contract with growers for crops at fancy prices. 
Fruit is of large size, often measuring as much as six inches by its longest 
circumference. The skin is yellow, often bearing white dots, covered with a 
thin white bloom. Flesh yellow, rather acid, but becoming sweet when fully 
ripe, and has a tendency to cling to the pit. 
Owing to its attractive appearance it is highly recommended as a canning 
plum and as a good market variety. Thrives well in all parts of California. 
Ripens July and August. 
