. California fruits and how to grow them. Fruit culture. Varieties of Plums and Prunes 224 California Fruits and fruited them for several years. First wide dis- tribution was made by W. P. Hamnion & in 1874, who named the fruit after Mr. Kelsey. The follow- ing description is by H. E. Van Deman, U. S'. Pomol- ogist, from California and Florida specimens; "Tree upright in growth, leaves narrow, twigs brownish gray. Fruit from one and a half to two and a half inches diameter, heart-shaped, with a distinct suture on one side from stem to apex; stem is short, and set in a depression
. California fruits and how to grow them. Fruit culture. Varieties of Plums and Prunes 224 California Fruits and fruited them for several years. First wide dis- tribution was made by W. P. Hamnion & in 1874, who named the fruit after Mr. Kelsey. The follow- ing description is by H. E. Van Deman, U. S'. Pomol- ogist, from California and Florida specimens; "Tree upright in growth, leaves narrow, twigs brownish gray. Fruit from one and a half to two and a half inches diameter, heart-shaped, with a distinct suture on one side from stem to apex; stem is short, and set in a depression at the larger end; colors mixed yellow and purple, which vary in depth, but rarely make a brilliant appearance, covered with a bloom; flesh yellow, very firm, and clings to the stone, which is rather small, and nearly always partly surrounded by a cavity; when fully ripe the quality is very ; Very widely grown; is in less favor than formerly iiv interior valleys where color is not well developed. "Hungarian ; . It is still marketed by these names both here and at the East. The true name is English Pond's Seedling. Fruit very large, ovate, slightly tapering to stalk; skin thick, reddish violet, with numerous brown dots, and covered with hand- some bloom; rather coarse, juicy, sweet; a very showy fruit; tree a strong grower and prolific bearer; fruit has a tendency to double; sells well in local and distant markets on its style and is largely grown. Giant.—Burbank seedling; very large, dark crim- son upon yellow ground; flesh yellow, flavor good; freestone. A shipping plum, disappointing as a dry- ing plum. Sfk'iidor.—Burbank seedling; medium size but larger than French prune; clear red, drying dark, docs not shake from the tree; earlier than French Robe de Sergeant. Where the fruit is of good color it is profitable for shipping and is highly regarded everywhere for do- mestic use. Quackcnbos (New York).—Large, oblong oval; deep purple; sut
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