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at one time, so that the harvest consists of one picking. The 

 trees are not so vigorous, healthy, or produc- 

 tive as they should be in a commercial va- 

 riety of first rank. Seth Lewelling, Milwau- 

 kee, Oregon, grew Bing from the seed of 

 Republican in 1875. 



Tree large, vigorous, erect, upright-spreading, 

 open, productive. Fruit midseason or later; 1 inch 

 in diameter, round-cordate, somewhat compressed, 

 slightly angular; cavity deep, of medium width, 

 abrupt, regular; suture a dark line; apex rounded 

 or slightly depressed; color very dark red, almost 

 black; dots small, russet, inconspicuous; stem li/4 

 inches long ; skin tough, adherent to the pulp ; flesh 

 purplish-red with dark purple juice, rather coarse, 

 firm, brittle, sweet; of very good quality; stone 

 semi-free, large, oval, blunt, with smooth surfaces. Fig. 150. Bing. 



503. Lambert (Fig. 151).— In appearance, the fruits of 

 Lambert are like those of Black Heart, having much the same 

 shape and color, but are larger, more rotund, 

 smoother, and brighter. The flesh is purplish- 

 red marbled with lighter red, firm, meaty, 

 and juicy, with a sweet rich flavor. The tree 

 is strong, vigorous, healthy, and usually fruit- 

 ful and regular in bearing. The fruit sets 

 in large loose clusters, often a dozen to the 

 fruit-spur. Lambert originated as a seedling 

 under a Napoleon tree, about 1848, in the 

 orchard of J. H. Lambert, Milwaukee, Ore- 

 gon. 



Tree medium to large in size and vigor, upright- 

 spreading, very productive. Fruit midseason; 1 inch 

 in diameter, round-cordate, compressed ; cavity deep, 

 flaring; suture shallow, often a mere line; apex 

 rounded, depressed at the center; color very dark red 

 changing to reddish-black; dots numerous, small, rus- 

 set, obscure; stem tinged with red, slender, li/4 inches long, adherent to the 

 fruit; skin thin, adhering to the pulp; flesh dark red, with scant dark red 

 juice, firm, pleasantly flavored, sweet, rich, and refreshing; of very good 

 quality; stone clinging, large, wide, ovate, flattened, blunt, oblique, with 

 smooth surfaces. 



Fig. 151. Lambert. 



