

WAYTESBORO, VIRGINIA 9 
Pl Bear Young 
ums 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. 
SHROPSHIRE DAMSON. An Improved Damson, much larger than the old type, but 
possessing all of its good qualities. The Damson is alate 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 
enough of this delicious fruit for home use. The varieties we offer are those which 
have been thoroughly tested and found well adapted and desirable for planting 
in the territory we serve. So you cannot go wrong in making a selection from 
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. 

8 . Approximate 
Planting Distances —pistance planted es 
Apples. oo BU tO RS PRN ea 40 
Pears PO ee SOAS SK SR RES Su 
Cherries... 3. Ee SAS Os RU tOQot : 80 
Plums, Apricots, Nectarines,........... oto S0te 150 
Peaches, Quinces, Figs... toe2tt 100 
Grapes OO ee as S ft. apartin tows! rows about 6ff. apari. 1 O88 
Boysenberries, Dewherries, Youngsberries. GloSfiapart 1.00 
Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries... 3 to 4ft, apartin rows: rows 5 to Off apart... 208 
Strawberries, 0... Se ee 12 to [Sin apartin rows: rowad tosloft apart 
Asparagus... oo ee 12 to (Sin. spartin rows; rows 3a ft. apart 
Khobarb... ....... Att apartesch way... i 2.700 
Natives SUtG S0it SANK 25 
RULE-- Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by the distance the plants are; number 
of square feet for each plant, which, divided into the number of square feet in an acre (43,560) 
Kieffer 
will give the number of plants or trees tg the acre. 

