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Oi'R Fboxtispiece. — We present tliis inunth a plate of eight well-proved excellent varie- 

 ties of Cherries. "We cannot say that Ave are partial to this mode of illustration — one or 

 two varieties, "vvith foliage, would make a nnich finer picture; but by giving portraits of 

 eight varieties at once, wc furnish a greater amount of information ; and this, with us, is 

 the main point. To a large number of the readers of the Horticulturist^ these varieties are 

 well known, while on the other hand, many who have more recently engaged in fruit cul- 

 ture, know but little about them. At any rate, we feel that Ave cannot do wrong m 

 making still more Avidely and favorably known varieties of such sterling merit. 



Ko. 1. Elton — This is one of Kxicnx's English varieties, said to have been a cross 

 between the White, Heart and Yellow Sjjanish. Fruit large, heart-shaped, long, or [)0.ntoi.l 

 pale yellowish- white, nearly covered with light red. Flesh half tender, juicy, and delicious 

 Tree a strong grower, spreading, and somewhat irregular, with large leaves, distinguished 

 by reddish petioles, or leaf-stalks. It may be placed among the early varieties. 



No. 2. YelloiD SjMnish^ called, also, Bigarrcau and Graffion — A very old variety, sup- 

 posed to be of Turkish origin, of unsurpassed excellence, succeeding w'ell in many parts of 

 the country. Fruit large, obtuse heart-shaped, yellow, or cream color, with a bright red 

 cheek. Flesh firm, juicy, and excellent. Tree vigorous, and an abundant bearer, generally, 

 forming a handsome, round, regular head. Mid-season. 



No. 3. KnighVs Early Black — One of Kxight's English varieties, said to be a cross be- 

 tween the May Biike and Yclloic Spanish. Fruit medium to large size, obtuse heart- 

 shaped, with a stout, short stalk. Skin quite black Avhen ripe. Flesh tender, juicy and rich- 

 Tree of medium size, spreading, forms a handsome, regular, round head. Early. 



No. 4. Napoleon Bigarreau — A very large and beautiful French, or Dutch variety, resem- 

 bling the Yellow Spanish^ but larger and more oblong; not fii'st quality, except when ri 

 pened in fine, drj' weather. Tree vigorous, erect, and regular in growth, with large, heavy 

 leaves, and a prodigious bearer, Avill produce almost twice as many as the Yellow Spanish. 

 Bather late, succeeding the Blach Tartarian. 



No. 5. Heine Horteme — A large and beautiful French variety, belonging to the DuTce class; 

 somewhat oblong, bright red, tender, sliglitly acid, but rich and delicious. Tree an erect, 

 regular and handsome groAver, makes a beautiful pyramid or small standard on the Mahaleb 

 stock for gardens. Ripens late, and hangs long on the tree. A moderate bearer Avhen young, 

 increasing in fruitfulness with age. 



No. 6. Burfs Seedling — Originated by Mr. Zeha Burr, of Perinton, near Rochester, some 

 eight or ten years ago. A large, handsome A'ariety, somcAvhat like the Elton, but not so 

 pointed, nor scarcely so large, generally. Tree remarkable for its erect and handsome 

 growth, and for growing very late in the season, so late that the tops of the shoots are often 

 Avinter killed, Avhich is an objection to it in very cold latitudes. Rather early. 



7. Downer^s Late Bed — Originated by Samuel Downer, Esq., of Dorchester, near Bos- 

 Fruit large, roundish, light red, slightly mottled Avith amber, in the shade, tender. 



