Show EFFECT OF THINNING PLUMS burbank tree bears heavy crop annually little care required ex capt at pruning time by MRS II 11 II 11 WOODWARD V e have a small burbank plum trea in ita third year of bearing from which we thinned two bushels ot young fruit to prevent the breaking of the limbs fully as much fruit remained and ripened beautifully this plum bears a very heavy crop every year that Is its only fault setting such a heavy crop that it causes the death ot the tree unless severely thinned those who have not the courage to properly thin the trees often find them dead the following spring it Is a japanese plum originated by luther burbank of california and though he has originated many re mark abla plums this seems to be the best all things considered it Is perfectly hardy everywhere requiring little care except close caro when pruning and thinning the fruit the tree Is not handsome being 0 sprawling growth and long slender branches and being flat on top and broad rather than tall the fruit grows in clusters six or seven plums frequently being found together it la a coppery red color with yellow spots showing through and the side toward the sun takes on a decided purple shade it left till fully ripe the pulp Is deep yellow coarse but juicy and the pit Is very small the plums are fine for use when fresh but also can well the pulp ad hereng to the pit so firmly that they retain their shape well when cooked |