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and sometimes dark crimson when fully ripe, and 

 at times nearly black, and I have seen specimens 

 that would measure y 2 inch in diameter and almost 

 free from astringency. Those who have the oppor- 

 tunity should choose the pits from these best varie- 

 ties and plant, and by selecting and continuing we 

 may get a fruit that will rival or surpass the Dukes 

 and Morellos. The fruit when cooked has a pecu- 

 liar nutty and aromatic flavor that is pleasing to all. 

 The tree is very ornamental, always standing 

 erect with straight smooth stems, beautiful heavy 

 blunt leaves, and when in blossom it is very orna- 

 mental, and very fragrant. Its weak point for the 

 lawn is its tendency to spread by suckering. This 

 is not the Choke cherry of botany which is P. Vir- 

 giniana, this being P. demisa. 



