Archive image from page 26 of Descriptive catalogue of the Hart. Descriptive catalogue of the Hart Pioneer Nurseries . descriptivecatal1895hart Year: 1895 OF FRt IT, OR XAMENTAR TREES, ETC. 23 Ouakfr. Very large ; globular : a little flattened at tin- end ; purplish r d blusb over a whitish yellow ground ; flesh yellow, crisp, juicy, rich, meaty, very firm, ndlirrcs to the stone Vi. Middle Of August. \Vimit«t Plum. Flesh firm, rich, juicy, with a flavor resembling the apricot; stone free; early bearer ami very productive; hardy ami curculio proof. August. Wihl floone. barge, rich, crimson, be
Archive image from page 26 of Descriptive catalogue of the Hart. Descriptive catalogue of the Hart Pioneer Nurseries . descriptivecatal1895hart Year: 1895 OF FRt IT, OR XAMENTAR TREES, ETC. 23 Ouakfr. Very large ; globular : a little flattened at tin- end ; purplish r d blusb over a whitish yellow ground ; flesh yellow, crisp, juicy, rich, meaty, very firm, ndlirrcs to the stone Vi. Middle Of August. \Vimit«t Plum. Flesh firm, rich, juicy, with a flavor resembling the apricot; stone free; early bearer ami very productive; hardy ami curculio proof. August. Wihl floone. barge, rich, crimson, beautiful ; flesh soft, rich, melting, delicious, with a full fruity flavor; tree a strong grower, prolific. This variety is among plums what the Hen Davit is among apple referring to the American class of plums. Jul}. • Wolf. Fruit nearly as large as Lombard and a perfect free stone; quality superb for cooking and In serving w ith sugar ; tree a good grower, hardy, and is becoming very popular ki> vvu, promising to lead all other native plums. August. JAPAN VARIETIES. A unique class of Plums, of great beauty and productiveness. The fruit is exquisitely per- fumed, with a charmingly attractive bloom. Trees are exceedingly ornamental, with smooth branches and rich, light green foliage, and quite distinct from other varieties, early and prolific bearers. The flesh is so firm and meaty that they can be safely shipped long distances, and kept for a long time in excellent condition. 'Botan or Abundance. This remarkable plum is being catalogued by some under the name of Abundance on account of its wonderful bear- ing qualities. It is one of the imported Japan varieties, the correct name being Botan. It is so remarkably strong and handsome in growth and foliage as to make it an orna- ment to any yard. It excels in early and profuse bearing. The fruit is large, hand- some, showy and practically curculio proof; fruit beautiful lemon yellow ground, nearly overspread with bri
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