A new and distinct variety of plum tree which has the following unique combination of desirable features: PA0 1. Vigorous upright growth. PA0 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. PA0 3. Bearing fruit with good flavor and eating quality. PA0 4. Fruit is nearly uniform in size throughout the tree. PA0 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.

ORIGIN OF THE VARIETY 
The new variety of plum tree was originated by us in our experimental 
orchard located at Modesto, Calif. from a cross between Laroda Plum 
(non-patented) and Queen Ann Plum (non-patented). A large number of 
seedlings were grown under careful observation and one such seedling was 
expecially desirable with respect to its fruit characteristics and was 
selected for reproduction and commercialization. 
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THE VARIETY 
The present variety of plum tree was asexually reproduced by budding as 
performed by us in our experimental orchard located at Modesto, Calif. and 
shows that all said characteristics run true to the original tree and are 
established and transmitted through succeeding propagations. 
SUMMARY OF THE VARIETY 
This new and distinct variety of plum tree is of large size, vigorous 
upright growth and is a regular and productive bearer of nearly uniform 
large size fruit. The fruit is further characterized by having nearly 
uniform maturity, being very round in shape, having good flavor and eating 
quality, an attractive yellow skin color and the ability to ship to long 
distance markets.

DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY 
The following is a detailed botanical description of the new and distinct 
plum tree, its fruit, flowers and foliage as based on observations of 
specimens grown at Modesto, Calif., two color terminology (except those in 
common terms) in accordance with Reinhold Color Atlas by A. Kornerup and 
J. H. Wanscher. 
Tree: 
Size.--Large. 
Vigor.--Vigorous. 
Growth.--Upright. 
Density.--Medium dense. 
Shape.--Pruned to vase form. 
Production.--Productive. 
Bearing.--Regular. 
Trunk: 
Size.--Large. 
Texture.--Shaggy. 
Color.--Brown to soot brown -- (5-F-5) to (5-F-7). 
Branches: 
Size.--Medium. 
Texture.--Rough to medium rough. 
Lenticels.--Large size. Numerous. 
Color.--New growth -- brown to leather brown -- (6-E-4) to (6-E-6). Old 
growth -- brown to grayish brown -- (6-F-4) to (6-F-6). 
Leaves: 
Size.--Large. Average length -- 31/2" to 41/2". Average width -- 11/2" to 
2". 
Texture.--Smooth. 
Petiole.--Average length -- 3/4". Average width -- 1/16". 
Glands.--Number varies from 1 to 4. Average number 2. Globose. Usually 
located on base of leaf blade. 
Margin.--Serrate. 
Shape.--Oblanceolate. Tip -- acuminate. 
Color.--Upper surface -- green to dark green (28-F-6) to (28-F-8). Lower 
surface -- green to grayish green (28-E-5) to (28-E-6). 
Flower buds: 
Size.--Small to medium. 
Length.--Medium. 
Shape.--Medium to short. Plump. 
Flowers: 
Blooming period.--Date of first bloom: Feb. 27, 1987. Date of full bloom: 
Mar. 3, 1987. 
Color.--White. 
Size.--Medium. 
Fruit: 
Maturity when described.--Firm ripe. 
Date of first picking.--July 31, 1987. 
Date of last picking.--Aug. 6, 1987. 
Size.--Large. Average diameter axially -- 21/2". Average transversely in 
suture plane -- 21/2". 
Form.--Globose. Nearly symmetrical. 
Suture.--Very shallow -- nearly smooth, extends from base to apex. 
Cavity.--Rounded to very slightly elongated in suture plane. Average depth 
-- 1/2". Average breadth -- 1/2". 
Base.--Nearly rounded to slightly retuse. 
Apex.--Nearly rounded. 
Stem.--Average length -- 1/2". Average width -- 3/32". 
Flesh: 
Ripens.--Evenly. 
Texture.--Firm. 
Eating quality.--Good. 
Flavor.--Mild -- sub-acid. 
Juice.--Moderate. 
Color.--Light yellow to yellow (3-A-7) to (4-A-6). 
Skin: 
Thickness.--Medium. 
Texture.--Medium -- tenacious to flesh. 
Tendency to crack.--None. 
Down.--Wanting. 
Color.--Yellow to oliver yellow -- (2-A-8) to (2-C-8). 
Stone: 
Type.--Clingstone. 
Size.--Small. Average length -- 3/4". Average width -- 5/8". Average 
thickness -- 3/8". 
Apex.--Usually rounded. Varies from rounded to slight point. 
Base.--Usually straight. Varies from straight to slightly rounded. 
Surface.--Irregularly pitted throughout. 
Tendency to split.--None. 
Color.--Light brown to brownish orange (6-C-5) to (6-C-6). 
Use: Dessert. Local and long distance market. 
Keeping quality: Good. 
Shipping quality: Good. 
The present variety of plum tree, its foliage and fruit herein described, 
as grown under the ecological conditions prevailing at Modesto, Calif., 
may vary in slight detail due to climatic conditions, soil type and 
cultural practices under which the variety may be grown.