Plum tree `42-GA-1200`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is medium to large size, medium vigorous, upright, and medium dense; foliated with medium size, mostly elliptical, some oblanceolate, leaves having a serrate margin, and globose glands; flowers from plump, free buds of medium to large size and length; and is a regular and productive bearer of large, clingstone, nearly globose fruit slightly flattened at the base and apex, the fruit having bluish-red skin and yellow flesh.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of plum tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characerized by large, clingstone, nearly globose fruit slightly flattened at the base and apex, the fruit having bluish-red skin and firm, yellow flesh; and further characterized by blooming with the Santa Rosa but bearing fruit ripening approximately one week earlier; the fruit having a good flavor and very good storage, shipping, and eating qualities; and, throughout the tree, the fruit being nearly uniform in size and relatively uniform in maturity.