. The Fresno Nursery Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Trees California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees California Fresno Catalogs; Grapes California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit California Fresno Catalogs; Climbing pl. Imperial Robe de Sargent GOOD, VIGOROUS TREES [From I. G. Zumwalt, Zumwalt & Ragain, Colusa, Cal.] "Answering your favor of May 30th, will state that I am glad to say that I purchased from you six years ago last January four thousand (4000) prune trees, and they have proved to be good, vigorous ; Hungar
. The Fresno Nursery Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Trees California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees California Fresno Catalogs; Grapes California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit California Fresno Catalogs; Climbing pl. Imperial Robe de Sargent GOOD, VIGOROUS TREES [From I. G. Zumwalt, Zumwalt & Ragain, Colusa, Cal.] "Answering your favor of May 30th, will state that I am glad to say that I purchased from you six years ago last January four thousand (4000) prune trees, and they have proved to be good, vigorous ; Hungarian ^his prune originated in Belgium and has been referred to by some as Ponds seedling. The tree is a very vigorous grower and a strong bearer. The fruit is of large size, beautiful dark red color, and is very profitable for shipping purposes. In many cases it is cut and dried in the same manner as an apricot, and exposed before drying to the fumes of sulphur. The dried product has a bright red color and is sold commercially as "Ruby ; It is recommended for planting in most all sections of California. Ripens middle of August and September. Imperial Epineuse This prune is successfully grown in the northern part of the state, as well as many sections of the in- terior valleys. It is highly prized for its drying qualities, on account of its large size and beautiful color. When properly packed, it presents an appear- ance in the prune market which cannot be equalled by any other variety. The tree is a strong thrifty grower, and in the sections mentioned, is a heavy bearer. Fruit is large, uniform and of a beautiful violet purple color, with a dark blue bloom. The flesh is of a greenish yellow, very sweet, and contains a small pit. The fruit when dried is considered superior to all other varieties in size, flavor and sweetness. Owing to the high quality of this fruit, we feel that we should particularly recommend it. Ripens August and Please note that th
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