Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of plum tree characterized in its comparison with the Nubiana plum which it most nearly resembles but is an improvement thereon in ripening much earlier, between May 14 and May 21, is slightly more oblate and compressed in shape, has a more attractive dark maroon to almost black skin color when ripe, and a richer, vinuous flavor. The instant variety also ripens more than one week earlier than the Red Beaut (patented) which is the conventional earliest plum variety.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree of large size, medium dense, upright in growth and the tree being a regular and productive bearer of very large size, firm, yellow flesh, freestone fruit; the fruit is further characterized by excellent eating quality and its ability to ship to long distance markets.
Abstract: A peach tree, denominated "July Sun", of very vigorous growth producing very large freestone fruit having a bright red to a bright yellow coloration ripening after the July Lady Peach Tree about the twentieth of July.
Abstract: A peach tree, denominated "August Sun", producing freestone fruit having a dark red color with bright yellow, very crisp flesh and skin tenacious to the flesh ripening August 18, to August 24.
Abstract: A fluidized bed process is disclosed which comprises subjecting a bed comprised of solid particulate magnetizable, fluidizable material within an external force field wherein at least a portion of the bed containing said solid particulate magnetizable and fluidizable material and fluidizing fluid are subjected to a nontime varying and substantially uniform applied magnetic field having a substantial component along the direction of the external force field such that said solid particulate magnetizable and fluidizable material has a component of magnetization along the direction of the external force field and wherein at least a portion of said bed containing the solid particulate magnetizable and fluidizable material is fluidized by a flow of fluid opposing said external force field at a superficial fluid velocity ranging between:(a) more than the normal minimum fluidization superficial fluid velocity required to fluidize said bed in the absence of said applied magnetic field; and,(b) less than the superficia