Plum tree, Midnight Sun

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is characterized by bearing fruit which has a black skin color and nearly white flesh, the fruit having exceptional handling and cold storage characteristics.

Having thus described my new variety of plum tree, I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of plum tree substantially as illustrated and described, which is characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which is mature for harvesting approximately Aug. 20 at Del Rey, Calif., and which further bears a large, black plum which is nearly round in shape, having a nearly white flesh which has a mild, noteworthy flavor and which further displays exceptional handling and cold storage characteristics.