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No. 11. Downer. This fine cherry originated 

 in the garden of Samuel Downer, Esq. in Dorches- 

 ter. It is a large, round cherry, of a light red color ; 

 flesh firm, and of a fine sprightly flavor. It ripens 

 in July, and is very productive. 



No. 12. Late Duke. The size is large, heart 

 shape, rather flat ; the skin a shining dark red ; flesh 

 tender, juicy and good. It is a great bearer. Ripe 

 late in July. 



No. 13. White Mazzard. A new fruit, which 

 originated in the Pomological Garden, from a stone 

 of the White Bigarreau ; it is of the size, form, and 

 color, of the Elton ; the tree is of a handsome and 

 upright growth, and bears well. Ripe in August. 



No. 14. Plumstone Morello. This is the lar- 

 gest and finest of the acid cherries ; the skin is very 

 dark red, when fully ripe it is nearly black ; flesh 

 dark red, and of a sharp, rich, and agreeable flavor. 

 A great bearer; it remains late on the tree in a 

 sound state. 



Added by the compiler of this edition. 



No. 15. Manning's Black Bigaireau. This 

 cherry, a seedling from the White Bigarreau, is of a 

 fine sprightly flavor, flesh firm, a great bearer, not 

 subject to rot at the time of ripening, which is in the 

 middle of July. 



