On Sat, 11 Jun 2005 16:37:44 -0500, zxcvbob wrote:

> Those big black plums with the yellow flesh (not sure the variety) make
> *wonderful* jam -- dark purple color. It was one of my favorites last
> year. I've been watching for them to show up at the stores, then wait a
> week or two and buy them on the markdown. I haven't seen any yet; seems
> like they are late this year.

I think you mean Black Amber - they arrive a bit later in the season.
http://www.producepete.com/shows/plums.html

Apricots are in season now. YUM!
http://www.califapricot.com/general_information.html
Aprocots are a crop with a limited growing season, even here in
California. Buy them now, or you'll have to wait until next year.