. Complete descriptive catalogue of fruit, shade and ornamental trees : grapes, small fruits, roses, shrubs, climbing vines, Nursery stock Washington (State) Toppenish Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. FRUIT DEPARTMENT—PLUMS 29 PLUMS—Continued In size it is very large, often measuring ll/2 inches in circumference. Form nearly round, slightly flattened at the ends, of richest crimson purple, deepening to royal damask as full ripeness is reached. Tree hardy, vig- orous and compact grower. Leaves dark gloss
. Complete descriptive catalogue of fruit, shade and ornamental trees : grapes, small fruits, roses, shrubs, climbing vines, Nursery stock Washington (State) Toppenish Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. FRUIT DEPARTMENT—PLUMS 29 PLUMS—Continued In size it is very large, often measuring ll/2 inches in circumference. Form nearly round, slightly flattened at the ends, of richest crimson purple, deepening to royal damask as full ripeness is reached. Tree hardy, vig- orous and compact grower. Leaves dark glossy green. Bears immense crops of even- sized fruit while very young. Never fails. Surpasses all other varieties in keeping and carrying qualities. Flesh firm, even when dead ripe, but melting and juicy, with a de- liciousness indescribable. Commands the highest price in home and foreign markets. Miracle. Originated by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, California. A cross between the French fruit, Primus Sans Noyeau, and the French prune. In general form it resembles the French prune, its staminate parent, but is larger in size. The color is distinctly of the Damson type, a rich, dark purple with heavy blue bloom. Flesh of good quality, sweet, rich and juicy, with stone wholly eliminated. Those desiring a fuller description, write for special Miracle Plum 16-page catalogue. Milton. A. Rather large, dark red; skin thin; flesh firm; good quality; ripens earlier than. RED JUNE. Wild Goose. Its large size, good quality and extreme earliness make it very valuable. A strong grower; productive. Moore's Arctic. D. Size medium, purplish black, with a thin blue bloom; flesh greenish yellow, juicy, sweet and of pleasant flavor. Charles Downing speaks of it as follows: "A new hardy Plum, which originated in the highlands of Aroostook County, Maine, where unprotected and exposed to cold, it has for many years borne enormous crops, and is claimed to be the hardiest plum grown, and so far
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