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quantities of luscious fruit. The leaves are large and grow 

 so close together that the plump black cherries are well 

 protected from the birds. When it rains, this heavy foli- 



The Burbank Cherry. 



age serves also as an umbrella to the fruit and keeps it 

 from cracking. 



The Royal Ann, before mentioned as being so nearly per- 

 fect, was early admitted to the school. This distinguished 

 pupil is of French origin. It has been a favorite for a 

 hundred years or more. Its correct name is "Napoleon," 

 although in the West it is commonly called the Royal Ann. 



The Napoleon has a few faults. When its rosy cheeks 

 are washed by a May shower its skin cracks; this spoils its 

 beauty and usefulness. Sometimes the tree fails to bear, 



