A new and distinct variety of plum characterized by producing a freestone
fruit with good dark-red coloration that is ripe for commercial
harvesting and shipping June 13-15 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central
California. The new variety, a plum seedling, is similar to `Black Beaut`
plum tree (unpatented). Fruit from `Black Delight` is distinguishable and
has very good dark coloration, has very good flavor, stores very well,
and ripens several days before `Black Beaut`.