Plum tree ("Mid Red")

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is of medium to large size, vigorous, upright in growth, and a productive and regular bearer of large, firm, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit having a high degree of red skin color. The fruit is further characterized by relative uniform ripening throughout the tree, holding firm on the tree for 7-10 days after picking ripe, having good eating, shipping and storage quality.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of plum tree, substantially as illustrated and described, which is a productive and regular bearer of large, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit with good eating, shipping and storage quality; the fruit is further characterized, in comparison to Casselman Plum (Non-patented) by ripening 7 to 10 days earlier, being larger in size and having a higher degree of red skin color.