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No. 7. Elton. A new and very fine cherry, 

 raised by Mr. Knight, President of the London Hor- 

 ticultural Society. It is of medium size, long heart- 

 shape ; of a beautiful cream color, marbled with 

 bright red next the sun ; flesh rich and excellent. 

 It is ripe about the first of July, and promises, 

 when the tree has attained a proper size, to be a 

 great bearer. 



No. 8. White Bigarreau. One of the largest 

 and finest cherries ; the form obtuse, heart-shaped ; 

 skin pale yellow, with a bright red cheek ; flesh very 

 firm, juicy, sweet and fine flavored. Ripe in July. 

 This cherry has the reputation of being a bad 

 bearer. In our orchard it bears abundantly, and, 

 owing to the hardness of its flesh, is not liable to 

 injury from birds ; on this account it is highly 

 deserving of cultivation. 



No. 9. Black Eagle. This is a new cherry. 

 The size is sometimes large, shape nearly that of the 

 black heart ; skin a very dark purple ; flesh tender, 

 of superior flavor ; the young trees bear well. Ripe 

 in July. 



No. 1 0. Gridley. Originated on the farm of 

 Mr. Gridley, in Roxbury, Mass. Fruit of medium 

 size, nearly round ; skin black ; flesh firm, rather 

 dry, of good flavor, and a most abundant bearer. 

 Ripe in July. 



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