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the ground color showing mottled ; flesh dark, rich, firm and juicy with a 

 sprightly flavor. Stem i^ inches, stout and attached in a shallow narrow 

 cavity. Pit small for so large a fruit. (Description made by Prof. E. W. 

 Lake.) 



Napoleon : One of the most popular varieties for all sections. The 

 trees are strong vigorous growers, and very productive. Fruit is of large 

 size, handsomely mottled, light and dark, with very firm light colored flesh, 

 and good quality ; mid-season. 



Rockport : Highly recommended from many sections, both east and 

 west. Tree moderately vigorous, but productive. Fruit of large size, good 

 quality and appearance ; form, roundish, compressed, heart shaped ; skin, 

 yellow with dark red blush ; flesh, light, tender and juicy. Quality very 

 good, early to mid-season. 



Tartarian, Black : One of the oldest, and is at present one of the 

 most popular market varieties in the more favorable localities. Lacks the 

 vigor and hardiness of the Napoleon and Windsor as grown here. Fruit 

 very large, dark red skin, and flesh with fine quality ; and brings the high- 

 est market price. 



Windsor : Origin, Windsor, Ont. Canada. This is one of the newer 

 varieties that has gained a National reputation, and it is safe to say, should 

 be included in every sweet cherry list. The trees are hardy, vigorous, and 

 very productive. Fruit, large roundish, heart shaped ; skin, dark liver 

 colored ; flesh, dark red very firm, juicy, fine quality, medium late. 



Wood : Recommended from nearly all sections for near-by markets 

 and home use. Tree, strong, vigorous grower, very productive. Fruit, 

 medium to large, heart shaped ; skin, pale yellow, with pale red blush ; 

 flesh, white, very tender, juicy, with sweet, mild pleasant flavor; good qual- 

 ity ; season early. Inclined to rot badly. 



Spanish, Yellow : This old well known variety does well under varied 

 conditions, and for this reason it still holds a popular place on the lists. 

 The trees are strong growers and very productive. Fruit, large size and 

 good quality ; medium late. 



DUKES 



One of the chief characteristics of this type of cherry is that it ripens 

 its fruit over a long season, there being but few exceptions to this rule, 

 and it is an undesirable point commercially. 



In growth of tree, they vary from decidedly upright, to a round, spread- 

 ing head. Botanically, this type is classed with the sweet cherries, but in 

 flavor the fruit is neither sweet nor sour, rather half-way between. Usually, 

 tender, juicy, with a rich sub-acid flavor, excellent, both as a fresh fruit 

 and for making a very choice preserve. 



In point of acreage, reports would indicate, that the Dukes are far less 

 planted than either Bigarreaux or Morellos. Cherries of this type are 

 inclined to rot and do not bear shipping well. 



The more popular market varieties for all sections are May Duke, 

 Eugenie, Olivet, Louis Phillipi, and Magnifique. The varieties, Hortense, 



