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THE FLORIST. 



where the Cherry is cultivated. The tree is hardy, and remarkable 

 for its upright growth. Very prolific, and will accommodate itself 

 to all soils and situations, which is not the case wdth many other 

 varieties. 



Perhaps it will be as well here to mention that the Cherry de- 

 lights in a chalk or dry gravelly soil. In many gardens where 

 the soil is light and rich this fruit will not thrive ; therefore in 

 that case it is quite requisite that the wall borders should be pre- 

 pared (more especially if strong-growing kinds are to be planted) ; 

 and in so doing the soil should be made to approach as near as 

 possible that above mentioned. 



4. Knight's Early Black. ^ 



Fruit large, obtuse, heart-shaped, slightly irregular in outline. 

 Skin purplish red and glossy, becoming black at maturity. Stalk 

 of moderate length, rather stout, and inserted in a deep cavity. 

 Flesh purple, tender, rich, very sweet and high flavoured, ripening 

 from the middle to the end of June. 



May Duke. 



Knight's Early Black. 



The tree is of strong growth and spreading habit, hardy and 

 fruitful, bearing well as a standard, but in a small garden its proper 

 place is a south wall. This truly beautiful Cherry was produced 

 by the zealous labours of the late Mr. Knight, and is one of the 

 many seedlings raised about forty years ago by that gentleman. 



Frogmore. J. Powell. 



