Sweet Cherries. 



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Elton. — The Elton is another cherry commonly set. Tree vigor- 

 ous, upright, leaves with darkened footstalks. Fruit heart-pointed, 

 distinct in shape, large, yellow, much overlaid with cherry red. 

 Elesh firm, becoming soft, white, juicy when ripe, and luscious. 

 Heavy, regular bearer, but not a desirable market variety, because 

 of its light color, tender flesh and susceptibility to the rot. Fig. 84. 



84. — Elton. 



Black Tartarian. — Tree vigorous and rapid grower, erect when 

 young, becoming spreading when older, the large limbs losing 

 side branches giving the lower interior a bare appearance. Fruit 

 attached by three, short-cordate, not pointed. Flesh dark purple, 

 soft, but firmish ; deep, dark red or black. Juice very sweet and 

 abundant. Stone small. Peduncle 1|- inches long, set in a flatened, 

 shallow cavity. Regular and heavy bearer, quality excellent. Ripe 

 the middle of June. The Tartarian is the best black heart for 

 market and family purposes. It does not rot as badly as the light 

 hearts, and though not as firm as desirable, its high quality, regu- 

 larity in bearing, and dark color recommend it strongly. Fig. 85- 



Black Eagle. — Tree a rapid grower, erect with roundish head, 

 top dense, large limbs not bare as in Tartarian. Fruit large, borne 

 in pairs and threes, in thick clusters on the spurs, obtuse or pointed. 

 Color same as Tartarian and slightly more acid. Flesh same color. 

 Quality excellent. Moderate bearer. Does not rot as badly as the 

 light hearts. One of the best dark hearts for market and family 

 use. Ripe just after the Tartarian. Fig. 86. 



