The National tribune., 1896-11-26
APRICOT AND JAPAN PLUM HYBRID.

ness. / never ate any preserved fruit go
deliciously favored as Satsuma plums.
OF the varieties already well tested, there
are some which may well be recommended
for general planting either for home or mar
ket use. Of these it may be well to name q
few, arranged in order of ripening.
Red June-Size, medium to large; bright
red all over; flesh firm and moderately juicy;
flavor sweet to subacid; a semi-cling The
best very early kind yet well known.
Abundance size, medium to large;
yellow, OVERLAND with pinkish red flesh firm
yet quite juicy; flavor sweet, with slight
musky taste; clingstone. One of the most
abundant bearers, and must be thinned.
Burbank-Size, medium, or large if well
Trimmed; orange-yellow, notified with light
and dark red, very handsome; flesh firm and
juicy; flavor rich, sweet, delicious; cling.
The tree has weeping habit, but is thrifty
and enormously productive. / always
thought it the best of the Japan plums
Satsuma-Size, large; dark solid red; flesh
firm, coarse, juicy, blood-red to the pit; fla
vOr tart; clingstone. Best when cooked.
Tree thrifty and productive.
Georges0n-Size, medium; clear yellow;
flesh very firm, but not very juicy; flavor
sweet; clingstone. Keeps long after being
gathered. Moderately productive.
Chase|Size, medium to large; dull red
when fully ripe; flesh firm yet juicy; flavor
very sweet; cling. The tree is strong and
round headed.
OF the new seedlings of American origin,
WicksOn is one which was originated in
California. 1t is cross between Burbank
and Kelsey. The originator sent me speci-
mems few years ago, and, while not 81 as
delicate flavor as some of the older kinds, it
is worthy because of its large size, rich, red
color and good shipping qualities. The tree
proves very hardy, so far as tried.
One of the most interesting fruits is very
curious hybrid from cross of the common
apricot and Japan plum. Many of these
hybrids are barren; some fruitful, however.
The fruit of this one has charmingly de-
ightful flavor and beauty unique and all
its own. The tree, fruit, growth, leaves,
everything complete and equal eombina-
ton.
Floral Notes.
Before putting away gladioli bulbs, ma
deria, dahlia tubers and the like they should
be we'll dried. Do not be in haste to put
them into their Winter quarters, and ex-
anime occasionally during the Winter If
suspended in paper bags from the ceiling,
they Will keep well III dry, well-yentilated
cellar.
Tuberoses, begonias and gloxinias may be
left in pots if kept dry and warm. A CHM
ney cupboard is an excellent place for cacti
and tender plants which do not take kindly
to the cold, damp atmosphere of cellar
To grow bulbs in glass, fill the glass two
thirds or more with soft water, insert the
bulb so the bottom will just touch the
water, build around it bank of pebbles to
keep it upright, and set the glass in the
cellar. When the roots reach the bottom of
the glass, bring to light and heat
Tulips are hardy, but a light covering
during the Winter is beneficial. It is valu-
able as protecting against adverse winds in
the Spring when the foliage appears. It
should be so light as not to require removal.
Fill box of earth suitable for potted
plants this month, and put it in the cellar.
At any time during the Winter should
plant persist in making a weak or unhealthy
growth, repot it. The effect of new fresh
soil is almost certain to be favorable.