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THE MERCER CHERRY. 



N the report for the U. S. Pomologist for 1892, Mr. VanDeman's 

 special attention is called to several new cherries from Oregon, 

 among which was the Byng, a very large, sweet, black cherry, a 

 seedling of Black Republican : also, one from New Jersey, called 

 the Mercer, introduced by Mr. Black, of Highstown. This latter, 

 the Mercer, is thus described by Prof. Van Deman : A medium 

 size, irregular, heart-shaped cherry ; cavity round, wide, irregular ; stem medium 

 length, rather slender ; surface irregular, angular, glossy, bright red, with darker 

 mottling and blotches ; dots minute, depressed ; skin rather thin, moderately 

 tough; flesh pinkish, meaty; flavor sub -acid, lively, rich; quality very good 

 Season in New Jersey, middle of June. Fruit in clusters ; very productive ; 

 vigorous grower; original tree said to yield from 10 to 18 bushels per year. 



The introducers say in their catalogue that this cherry is grown from a 

 Mazzard pit, and surpasses in size the Black Tartarian. We will have this 

 cherry tested at our Ontario Experimental Stations and report in due time upon 

 its adaptability to this Province. 



Fig. 693. — The Merger Cherry. 



