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U S Easily Grown 
We too often think of a home orchard as consisting of only Apples, 
Peaches, and possibly a few Grape vines, omitting important fruits 
—including the Plums, which may be had in various types ripening 
at different seasons. 
There are two distinct types of Plums—the Oriental and European vari- 
eties. The Oriental Plums are generally quite juicy and tender, and can be 
best served when raw, fresh from the tree, while the European varieties are 
generally the firmer types, which are used for canning, preserving, butters, 
drying, etc. The Prune family belongs to the European Type Plums. We 
have endeavored to list the outstanding varieties of each class as follows: 
ABUNDANCE. One of the best known of the Oriental varieties. Lemon 
yellow ground overspread with bright cherry red. Large, oblong, tapering 
to a point; flesh orange yellow, melting, rich and highly aromatic; abun- 
dant and annual bearer. August. 
BURBANK. A long-standing favorite. Oriental variety. Large, nearly 
globular; clear Cherry red with deep yellow flesh. Very sweet with a 
peculiar, agreeable flavor. Early bearer. August. 
EUROPEAN PRUNE. Excellent for canning, drying, and dessert, as well as eating fresh 
from the tree, Large, long, oval, purple; flesh firm, sweet and pleasant; freestone. 
September. 
RED JUNE. An early red, Oriental type. Late bloomer, sure cropper. Quality good for 
an early Plum. 
SHROPSHIRE DAMSON. An Improved Damson, much larger than the old type, but 
possessing all of its good qualities. The Damson is a late bloomer, almost a sure cropper, 
and one of the most useful of the Plums. 
STANLEY PRUNE. An Improved Prune introduced by the: New York Experiment 
Station and considered by many as the best. Large, firm, dark blue, juicy, fine grained, 
tender, sweet and of the very best quality. Late August. 
WICKSON. The largest of the Oriental types. Deep maroon red. Good quality, but the 
variety has the one fault of being a shy bearer. August. 




Stanley Prune 
Pears 
Pears in the East are planted chiefly in the family orchard or in a limited way for local market 
; and roadside stands, but offer possibilities as a commercial crop: few home owners are even growing 
can be supplied enough of this delicious fruit for home use. The varieties we offer are those which 
in 7-8 ft. have been thoroughly tested and found well adapted and desirable for planting 
Mammoth Size in the territory we serve. So you cannot go wrong in making a selection from 
at $5.00 each. the following list. 
BARTLETT. Large, rich golden yellow, red cheek; thin skinned, buttery and 
melting, with a rich, musky flavor. Tree a strong grower, bears young and 
abundantly. Extensively grown and most popular. August. 
CAYUGA. A new, Improved Seckel, being larger than the old Seckel, but pos- 
sessing its good qualities, including resistance to blight. September. 
CLAPP’S FAVORITE. An old variety of very good quality. Lemon yellow, 
red cheek; medium size. One of the first to ripen. July. 
GARBER. Very large, greenish yellow with splashes of red. Somewhat coarser 
grain than the Bartlett, but one of the best of its season. September. 
GORHAM. Can be best described as an Improved Bartlett; equally as beauti- 
ful in appearance and as good in quality. Ripens two weeks later, a better 
keeper, extending the Bartlett season; less subject to blight. 
KIEFFER. One of the largest best known Pears. Somewhat coarse grained, 
but one of the best canning varieties and is possibly planted in more home 
orchards than any other variety. One of the easiest Pears to grow, less subject 
to blight than many varieties, strong grower, early and prolific bearer. Golden 
background, with a red blush. Recommended not only for the home orchard, 
but for the local market and roadside stands. Late September. 
SECKEL. The famous little brown, rusty-colored sweet Pear often referred to 
as Sugar Pear. Very sweet, fine grained, excellent quality. An ideal Pear for 
pickling and canning whole, as well as enjoyed when served fresh from the tree. 
Late September. 

NOTE: 
Bartlett and Kieffer 






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Planting Distances a 
Apoles, 2 Ses = BU to 85 it... : : 
Peats tek 20 06 23 15 
Cherries tO 8 
Phinis, Apricots, Nectarines........ 16 to 207 
Peaches, Quinces, Figs....... Se 15 to 221. : 
Grapes 22... 8 fh. apartin rows: rows about 6 ff. apart 
Boysenberries, Dewperries, Youngberries Oto Sit apart. ‘ : 
Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries... 3 to 4 £4. apart in rows; rowe 5 to 6 ft. apart 
Sttawherties ¢. 0 32 to [8 in apartin rows: rows 8 to 3)oft apart 
Asparagus... ......: as S 12 to LS in, apart in rows; rows 316 ft. apart 10.060 
Rhubarb oo ooo hc anart each way ae 
Natfretec 30 to SU EL. 
RULE— Multiply the distance in fect between the rows by the 
square feet for each plant, which, divided into the number of square 
Kieffer the number of plants or trees to the acre. 

