The practical results growing out of orchard culture of the plum seem to be demonstrated in this market; more plums being brought to market than could be sold at any price, and large quantities remaining on the trees ungathered.

Fifty cents per bushel has been the ruling price for good varieties until the latter part of the season, when prices fell to 35c.

The Monroe is the favorite canning plum here, and the one most abundant in the market. Its light color, good quality, and its freedom from astringency, cause it to be sought by the canners. All that seems to be needed to obtain an abundance of plums is to plant in orchards instead of a few trees. Rochester, N. Y.