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The Black Bigarreau is not grown in such quantities in this State as 

 the Tartarian, nor is it as uniform a bearer. The tree is of spreading 

 habit and the fruit is of uneven shape with a long stem. It has a firm 

 texture and nearly always arrives in the eastern market in good condi- 

 tion. 



The Bing is a variety introduced from Oregon several years ago and 

 has been planted generally where cherries are raised. It is also groAvn 

 very extensively in both Oregon and Washington, where it does well. 

 The fruit is of a rich, dark mahogany color, of very firm texture and the 



Fig. 86. — The Black Bigarreau. (After Lelong. ) 



largest of all cherries. It is easily the best shipping cherry and has 

 always been in demand. It must be picked just as soon as well colored, 

 however, to be at its best on arrival in the East, as it loses its luster if 

 picked too ripe. The Bing has its shy years and is also damaged by 

 rain more than most other varieties. Even a slight rain will crack it to 

 the pit, making it worthless for shipping. The tree is very vigorous, 

 with dark, glossy foliage. Its habit is not to branch and must be cut 

 back when young to induce branching. 



There are several varieties of white cherries, such as the Governor 

 "Wood, Elton and Rockport, but these have all been superseded in 

 recently planted orchards by the Royal Anne, at one time known as 

 Napoleon Bigarreau, which is excellent both for shipping and canning. 

 This cherry is very firm, large and oblong, of a pale, yellow ground color, 

 splashed with red and wiiolly red wiien exposed to the sun. It should 

 not be picked until it has attained a good color, as it is very unttractive 

 otherwise. Also it lacks the sugar and is apt to decay in transit. 



