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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA. 
PERSIMMONS 
(JAPANESE) 
(Diospyros Kaki) 
Price of trees: Each 10 100 
2*yr., grafted, heavy, well- 
branched, 6 ft. and up.... $0.50 $4.00 
1-yr., grafted, single-stein, 
3 t0 4 feet.25 2.00 $17.50 
The Japan Persimmon is thoroughly adapted 
to the Cotton Belt. It does especially well in 
the coast region. The tree is a vigorous grower, 
and early and prolific bearer. As it is apt 
to overbear, the fruit should bo thinned out, 
leaving only a number commensurate with the 
size of the tree. The fruit varies in color and 
shape. The dark-fleshed varieties are never 
astringent, but tne light-fleshed varieties should 
never be eaten until soft. The flesh also va- 
i ies in color; in the pointed varieties it is 
usually deep orange ; in these it remains solid • 
quite astringent until November, but becomes 
soft and edible after being house-ripened. In 
the round varieties, those having dark brown 
tlesh are edible, while most of those with orange 
nesh should be allowed io become soft before 
eating. The fruit of nearly every variety begins 
to color when half-grown, but should be al¬ 
lowed to hang on the tree until just before 
frost is expected, or in the case of the earlv- 
ripemng varieties, when fully soft. If gathered 
before a frost, there is a slight astringency 
next to the skin, but this disappears after 
being kept in the house for a few days or 
weeks. If allowed to bo slightly touched by 
frost, the flavor is much improved, but the fruit 
will then not keep many days. Gather the fruit 
before frost, if intended for keeping; some va¬ 
rieties will remain sound until January or 
February. The flesh is sort, rich and sweet, 
and of a slight apricot flavor. Some varieties 
will be perfectly seedless during one or more 
years, and again, every specimen will contain 
moro or less seeds the following season. 
The list we £ive includes the best and most 
distinct varieties, with their meaning in 
English. 
Hachiya Persimmon. 
Among lemon). Round, flattened, deeply ribbed; 
dark orange-red; 2*4 to 3 inches in diameter; aver- 
age weight six ounces; flesh red, very sweet, and 
edible while still solid. 
Hachiya (beehivo in Japan.) (Synonyms: Costata, 
fmperia 1, Yomato, etc.). Oblong, with a blunt apex, 
slightly ribbed, 2% by 3 inches; average weight 5 
ounces; flesh deep orange red, astringent, while 
solid, but sweet and very good when soft. Should 
be house-ripened, and can be kept until March. Tree 
of vigorous and tall growth. 
Hiyakumo (100 “me," a unit of Japanese weight). 
This is perhaps the most desirable of all the round, 
red-fleshed varieties, and, as the fruit affects various 
shapes, it is known under many names, such as 
Pound. Tane-Nashi or Seedless, etc. The Agricul¬ 
tural Bureau of Tokio gives the latter name to a 
variety with black mottled apex, but we find both 
round and enlongated forms upon the same tree, as 
also uniformly orange and orange-yellow colored 
specimens, while many are neavily tipped with black. 
This variation of form and color has doubtless led 
to its array of synonyms. Fruit large, averaging 3 
inches in diameter and 5 ounces in weight; usually 
flattened, but enlongated forms are quite common 
upon the same branch; flesh bright orange-red. 
Keeps very late; must be soft before being edible. 
Tree of moderate height. 
Kurokume (This may possibly be Goshiyo-hira, or 
Palace Persimmon). very large, round, somewhat 
flattened; 3 to 3 V6 inches in diameter; average 
weight 10 ounces, and sometimes yields specimens 
of 16 ounces in weight; keeps late. Flesh red. Tree 
erect grower. 
Maru. Medium size, shaped like a tomato; flesh 
light-colored; fine quality. Sometimes brown-fleshed 
specimens are produced, which are edible while hard. 
Miyotan (Mazeli). Round or slightly oblong, 2 V6 
inches in diameter; skin deep orange-red; flesh 
usually deep redish brown, but specimens of half 
brown and half red flesh are often produced on the 
same tree; keeps late, ilie brown-fleshed specimens 
are edible while solid. 
Okame v Mikado). Large, roundish oblate, some¬ 
times with Quarter marks; skin orange-yellow; flesh 
brownish red, good quality. Edible While solid. 
Tsuru-no-ko (Stork Egg, Mino Kaki). Large, oblong, 
2% by 3^ inches, weight 4 to 5 ounces, sometimes 
10 ounces; skin bright red, some specimens covered 
with black at apex; flesh red, very good; keeps late. 
Edible only when soft. Foliage long and shiny; tree 
' compact, of vigorous growth. 
PLUMS 
Price of trees: 
5 to 7 feet, extra heavy. 
4 to 5 feet.... 
CHICKASAW PLUMS 
(Improved Type.,) 
Varieties of this type are less liable to attacks of 
curculio than those of European origin, and combine 
vigor of growth with great productiveness. Plant 
trees 15 feet apart each way. 
Each 10 100 
. $0.40 $3.00 . 
.25 2.00 $17.50 
Cumberland. Large; yellow; juicy, sweet, good. Ma¬ 
turity August and September. Very prolific. Tree 
thrifty and good grower. 
Wild Goose. Large, somewhat oblong; bright ver- 
milion-red, juic- sweet; good quality: cling. Ripens 
middle of June. A verv showy and fine market 
fruit, prolific bearer. -Profitable for early shipments. 
