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grained, tender, nearly white, sweet, agreeably flavored, and good in 
quality. Ovid promises to be a splendid late pear. 
Phelps—is of the type of Bartlett, but the pear ripens much later. Its ap- 
pearance is not as pleasing as that of Bartlett as the color is duller. The 
flesh is tender and juicy with a slightly astringent flavor. It ripens around 
Thanksgiving and keeps until Christmas. 
Pulteney—is from the same cross as Phelps and is of the Bartlett type, with 
fruits a little more regular in outline, skin smoother, but possibly not as 
attractive in color. It ripens 4 weeks later than Bartlett, hence is valuable to 
prolong the Bartlett season. 
Willard—ripens about 2 weeks later than Ovid and resembles Bartlett in 
shape, and with a dull greenish color. The surface is uneven and irregular. Its 
flesh is yellowish, fine-grained, tender, juicy, with a piquant flavor. Recom- 
mended for trial where very late pears can ripen. 
PLUMS 
The Japanese varieties are mostly early, soft and juicy. The European plums 
make up the most important group and include the greatest variety of types and 
the highest quality sorts that we have. Native or American types are hardy but 
cannot compare in quality with other types. Hybrids between Japanese and 
American plums are superior to our native sorts and are hardy in cold regions. 
They can be grown where the more tender sorts are winter killed. 
ON Eo Ea) 
Nearly all Japanese varieties require cross-pollination. At least two different 
ones should be planted to insure a crop. Formosa has been reported to have 
pollen of low germinability and should not be selected as a pollinizer. 
Beauty—is an early Japanese plum originated by Burbank that precedes Abun- 
dance. The fruits are medium in size, roundish conic, medium to dark red, and 
covered with a lilac bloom; skin thick and tough; flesh yellowish tinged red, 
very juicy, tender but stringy, subacid to sweet; good; cling-stone. Beauty 
is a splendid sort to begin the plum season. Tree lacks hardiness. 
Formosa—is a Japanese plum recommended for its large attractive fruits. The 
plums are oval to slightly cordate, greenish yellow nearly overlaid with red; 
flesh firm, juicy, melting, pale yellow, sweet and good; stone slightly clinging ; 
ripens in midseason. Tree is a biennial bearer. 
Santa Rosa—is one of Burbank’s noteworthy Japanese plums which in nearly 
all characters of tree and fruit surpasses Abundance and Burbank. The tree 
is a prolific bearer, and the large attractive fruits keep and ship well. Santa 
Rosa is one of the best Japanese plums on the grounds of the Experiment 
Station at Geneva. 
EUROPEAN PLUMS 
Many European plums require cross-pollination. Even the varieties that are 
classed as self-fruitful may produce better crops when cross. pollination is pro- 
vided. 
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