Plum tree `Mr. Paul`

Abstract

Disclosed is a new and distinct plum tree (Mr. Paul) broadly characterized by a large, vigorous, productive and regular bearing tree, late ripening fruit which is ready for first picking the third week of July, nearly one month later than the parent plant, Queen Rosa (unpatented), which it most nearly resembles, and of good keeping and shipping quality and mild, very pleasant, sweet flavor. This plant bears the cultivar name `Mr. Paul`.

Having thus described and illustrated my new variety of plum tree, what is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of plum tree having the cultivar name `Mr. Paul` substantially as described and illustrated, which is characterized by a vigorous, regular bearing tree and fruit of mild, sweet, pleasant flavor, which most nearly resembles its parent plant Queen Rosa (unpatented) but is distinguished therefrom and an improvement thereon by ripening in late July, approximately a month later than Queen Rosa, and by a more attractive skin coloration, being darker color overall and having a band of purple coloration along the suture at full maturity.