P. J.Berckmans Co. M Avgusta. Georgia 
FRUIT DEPARTMENT 
Japanese Persimmons 
JAPAN PERSIMMONS, continued 
Among (Yemon). Round, flattened, deeply ribbed; 
dark orange-red; 2^/2 to 3 inches in diameter; average 
weight, six ounces; flesh red, very sweet, and some¬ 
times edible while still solid. 
Goshio. Very large, round, somewhat flattened. 3 to 
3H inches in diameter. Average specimen ten ounces, 
and sometimes yields specimens sixteen ounces in 
weight. Keeps late; flesh red; tree erect grower. 
Hachiya (Beehive in Japan synonyms: Costata, Im¬ 
perial. Yomato. etc.) Oblong, with a blunt apex, 
slightly ribbed, 2J4 hy 3 inches; average weight, five 
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. 
HIYAKUME (100 “Momee,” a unit of Japanese weight 
equaling four-fifths of a pound). 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, etc. Fruit large, 
averaging 3 inches in diameter and five ounces in 
weight; usually flattened, but elongated 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. 
Miyo-tan (Mazeli). Round, or slightly oblong, 
inches in diameter; skin deep orange-red; flesh usually 
deep reddish brown, but specimens of half-brown and 
half-red flesh are often produced on the same tree; 
keeps late. The brown-fleshed specimens are edible 
while solid. 
Okame (Mikado). Large, roundish oblate, sometimes 
with quarter marks, point not depressed; skin 
orange-yellow, changing to brilliant carmine; flesh 
brownish red; good quality. Edible while solid. 
Tsuru-no-ko (Stork Egg; Mino Kaki). Large, oblong, 
2V2 by 3J3 inches, weight four to five ounces, some¬ 
times ten 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. 
Zengi of Zingi (Name of Japanese Village). Small, 
1% to 2 inches in diameter, weight three to four 
ounces. Flesh dark brown, with dark spots. Very 
sweet. Edible as early as middle of September,' while 
still solid; very prolific. 
PLUMS 
PRICES OF TREES 
5 to 7 feet, extra heavy . 
4 to 5 feet . 
Distance for planting, 15 to 
European Plums 
The following varieties of Plums thrive best in the 
Piedmont sections: 
Clyman. Seedling from California. Large; reddish 
purple; flesh firm; freestone; vigorous and a good 
bearer. 
Imperial Gage. Large; oval; golden green; juicy, rich, 
first quality. 
Shropshire Damson. Of medium size; dark purple. 
Good for preserving. Very productive. 
each 10 100 
.$0 40 $3 00 S25 00 
. 25 2 00 17 50 
25 feet apart each way 
Japanese Plums 
Prunua triflora of botanists. Prunua Japonica of Pomologists 
Abundance, or Yellow-fleshed Botan. Round, with 
pointed apex, but varies from quite round to sharply- 
pointed. Skin yellow, ground heavily washed purple- 
carmine and a darker cheek; flesh yellow, very juicy, 
subacid, with apricot flavor; quite firm; skin tough; 
clingstone; quality best; pit large. Maturity June 
15 to July 5. We also have this variety under several 
names as received from Japan, all proving identical. 
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