USPP6044P - Plum tree, Midnight Sun - Google Patents
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- USPP6044P USPP6044P US06/802,357 US80235785V US6044P US PP6044 P USPP6044 P US PP6044P US 80235785 V US80235785 V US 80235785V US 6044 P US6044 P US 6044P
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- the present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of plum tree which has been denominated by the varietal name "Midnight Sun” and which is a chance seedling of unknown parentage.
- "Midnight Sun” is characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which matures for harvest approximately Aug. 20 at Del Rey, Calif., and which further produces large, black plums having a white flesh and mild flavor and which are freestone by nature and exhibit excellent handling and shipping characteristics.
- the inventor procured a lot of mixed seeds from his employer's Ranch No. 5 which is located near Del Rey, Calif., in the fall of 1979. The resultant progeny were subsequently planted in the H. P. Metzler & Sons Nursery in the spring of 1980. The applicant carefully observed the new seedlings and had an opportunity to evaluate the fruit produced thereby in the late summer of 1982. At that time, a seedling was identified as having the desirable characteristics of producing a large, black plum relatively late in the season, which had the particular qualities the applicant was seeking. Upon noting that this particular seedling had highly desirable characteristics, the inventor collected budwood from the parent tree in the fall of 1982 and thereafter budded seedling trees in the H. P. Metzler & Sons test area of the same nursery.
- the accompanying drawing is a color photograph of a characteristic twig bearing typical leaves, several plums showing their external coloration sufficiently mature for harvesting and shipment, two mature plums of the color when matured on the trees, the plum halved transversely in the suture plane to illustrate the flesh coloration, and several stones, all of the subject variety.
- Vigor Vigorous.
- Lenticel size --Average, approximately 3/16 inch (4.762 mm.) in length.
- Width. approximately 11/2 to 13/4 inches, (38.1 to 44.45 mm.).
- Shape.--Lanceolate the leaves of the subject variety are quite wide in the center of the leaf but taper sharply in the last 3/4 inch (19.05 mm.), to form a narrow point.
- Petiole.--Length approximately 1/4 inch, (6.35 mm.); this petiole length is determined at a time prior to the opening of the bud.
- Color.--Dull Green 120 m.y.g.
- Axial diameter --Approximately 23/8 inches to 21/2 inches, (60.325 through 63.5 mm.).
- Diameter transverse in suture plane --Approximately 2 inches to 21/4 inches, (50.8 through 57.15 mm).
- Diameter transverse in cheek plane --Approximately 23/8 inches to 21/2 inches, (60.325 through 63.8 mm.).
- Suture length --Approximately 31/4 inches, (82.55 mm.); the suture extends from the base to the apex.
- Ventral surface Generally round.
- Stem cavity Variable, round to slightly elongated.
- Thickness --Approximately 1/16 inch, (1.588 mm.).
- Thickness generally less than 1/64 inch, (0.397 mm.).
- plum tree possesses the described characteristics as a result of the growing conditions in Del Rey, Calif., in the central part of the San Joaquin Valley, it is to be understood that variations of the usual magnitude in characteristics incident to growing conditions, fertilization, pruning and pest control are to be expected.
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AS | Assignment |
Owner name: METZLER INVESTMENTS, A PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A/, H. P. Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:CHAMBERLIN, THOMAS O. SR.;REEL/FRAME:004488/0921 Effective date: 19851121 Owner name: METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, D/B/A/, H. P. Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:CHAMBERLIN, THOMAS O. SR.;REEL/FRAME:004488/0921 Effective date: 19851121 |
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Owner name: HPM, INC., A CORP OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:METZLER INVESTMENTS, A PARTNERSHIP AND METROPOLITAN LIFEINSURANCE COMPANY D/B/A H.P. METZLER & SON;REEL/FRAME:005277/0191 Effective date: 19900315 |
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Owner name: METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, KANSAS Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:HPM, INC.;REEL/FRAME:005441/0189 Effective date: 19900801 |