. If one well versed in horticulture Briould be asked what one feature more than any other marked the greatest progress in horticulture in this last quarter Of the ninteenth m. century, he would unhesitatingly reply, "the introduction and development ^K- > of the Japan Plums and their ; And true it is that the coming of f ^> this new race of fruits has opened up a new era in orchard cul ture, that gives promise of making- fortunes for many of our most daring* cultivators, who, qui< k to sec the money in these Plums, have planted extensive orchards, and even now see
. If one well versed in horticulture Briould be asked what one feature more than any other marked the greatest progress in horticulture in this last quarter Of the ninteenth m. century, he would unhesitatingly reply, "the introduction and development ^K- > of the Japan Plums and their ; And true it is that the coming of f ^> this new race of fruits has opened up a new era in orchard cul ture, that gives promise of making- fortunes for many of our most daring* cultivators, who, qui< k to sec the money in these Plums, have planted extensive orchards, and even now see the golden harvest in sight. While many, many others are planting orchards of from 100 to 1,000 trees all over the land, the best amateur fruit cultivators are planting from half a dozen to 25 of these Plums, and e\ery land owner will do so when he comes to understand their great value. Note the points of superiority: Strong, robust- growing trees come into bearing the second year from planting,and in three years bear from one to two bushels per tree. Almost entirely free from black knot, and much less liable to attacks of curculio than the European varieties. They ao not ripen np all at once, as do most of the Euro- peans, but early and late varieties cover a season of three months, and so give one an extended family supply, and a long season in the market. Many of them keep in good"condition 10 days or two weeks after being taken from the trees. They are beautiful in appearance, sell at top prices in market, and yet can be grown as cheaply as the most hardy apples. ^Fortunes to be made from these Plums! A number of our customers have Japan Plum trees that, the second year from planting, produce fruit that sold for more than enough to pay the entire cost of the orchard. Think of investing capital where you can get . it all back in two or three years, and have a property j-year Tafian Plum, full of frtni'. worth many times its cost, and increasing yearly ! Another writes
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