Plum tree, "Del Rey Sun"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is characterized by a date of maturity for harvesting and shipment of approximately June 15 through June 20 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Del Rey, Calif., the subject variety further distinguished as to novelty by producing a black plum which has a tough skin, a firm yellow colored flesh and exceptional storage and shipping characteristics.

Having thus described my new variety of plum tree, what is new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of plum tree substantially as illustrated and described and which is characterized principally as to novelty by bearing fruit which are uniformly shaped and have an attractive black skin color and which further ripen for harvesting and shipment approximately June 15 through June 20 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central Calif., the subject variety maturing in that period of the season approximately midway between the Black Beaut Plum (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,617) and the earliest harvesting date of the Santa Rosa Plum Tree (unpatented) at Del Rey, Calif., and which further has a tough skin and a firm yellow flesh, the fruit of the new variety of plum tree having an excellent flavor and exceptional handling and shipping characteristics.