. [Descriptive catalogue]. Nurseries (Horticulture) United States Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Roses Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs. PLUMS. EARLY all countries of the world have contributed to our list of Plums. Those best suited to our climate have been retained. Many of our native varieties have been improved bj- cultivation, and are holding at this time quite a prom- ent position in the list. Perhaps there is no fruit which needs more attention thau the plum, and none that will so well repay the planter for time expended. The attacks of the cuRCUiyiO are the greatest source of annoyance, but if
. [Descriptive catalogue]. Nurseries (Horticulture) United States Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Roses Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs. PLUMS. EARLY all countries of the world have contributed to our list of Plums. Those best suited to our climate have been retained. Many of our native varieties have been improved bj- cultivation, and are holding at this time quite a prom- ent position in the list. Perhaps there is no fruit which needs more attention thau the plum, and none that will so well repay the planter for time expended. The attacks of the cuRCUiyiO are the greatest source of annoyance, but if the directions given below are followed the trees may be easily freed from this insect enemy, and the cultivator richly rewarded. One Plum tree, rightly selected, well grown and well taken care of will supply a family for the winter. Can six feet of ground be put to better advantage ? There is no difficulty in protecting the crop of Plums from the attacks of the €urculio, by giving it a little extra care. This should be done as follows : Immedi- ately after the trees have done blossoming, and when the fruit is in its first stages of growth, make the ground clean and smooth under each tree, and spread a sheet upon it, so that it will extend as far as the outside edge of the outer branches, and then suddenly jar the tree, so as to shake down all the stung fruit and insects which should be destroyed. If this operation be carried on daily for a short time, it will insure a full crop of this delicious fruit, and will well repay the little daily attention given it. It is important that this should be done early in the morning. Two and three year trees are the best for transplanting and are usually four to six feet Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Chase Bros. Co. (Rochester, N. Y. ); Henry
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