Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for eradicate nematodes and other soil-borne organisms to a depth of up to several feet that uses specially-shaped electrically conductive metal shanks that are pulled through the soil profile by a tractor or other vehicle. The source of the electric charge is a generator and transformer connected to each conductive shank. Electric current passes through the soil between the shanks resulting in the electrocution of unwanted soil borne pests such as nematodes. Two rows of downwardly pointing generally vertical parallel shanks are provided, the leading row being a plurality of ripper shanks, and the trailing row being parallel electrically-conductive stinger shanks. The stinger shanks are wedge shaped from front to back to compress the soil between them so as to provide a more uniform electrical charge.

Abstract: A new variety of plum tree which is remotely similar to the unpatented ‘Early Beaut’ plum tree but is distinguished from it by producing uniformly purple skin coloration fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment one week earlier than the ‘Early Beaut’ plum tree and exhibits superior holding capacity than the ‘Early Beaut’ plum tree and having more yellow flesh throughout.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Angeleno’ plum (unpatented), but from which it is distinguished therefrom by fruit for harvesting and shipment approximately the three to five days earlier than the fruit produced by the ‘Angeleno’ plum tree, but which further produces a high quality, fresh market plum of medium size with a dark purple to burgundy colored skin and red flesh of exceptional eating quality and good storage characteristics.

Abstract: A new variety of plum tree which is remotely similar to the unpatented ‘Early Beaut’ plum tree but is distinguished from it by producing uniformly purple skin coloration fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment one week earlier than the ‘Early Beaut’ plum tree and exhibits superior holding capacity than the ‘Early Beaut’ plum tree and having more yellow flesh throughout.