CHERRIES 



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CHERRIES 



Cherries are enjoyed by all; even the birds love them, but as they 

 grow in such abundance there are usually enough for all. Early 

 Cherries are a great temptation to birds, and a shght protection with 

 mosquito netting may be a necessity. The sour Cherries come later 

 and need no protection. Cherries are not particular as to soil; they do 

 well in a good sandy loam. 



Rlack aphis always attack Cherry trees and the ends of the new 

 growths are frequently covered with them, but a good hard spraying 

 with Rlack Leaf 40 will usually clean them off. This should be ap- 

 plied as soon as possible after the fruit is set, when the young growth 

 commences. Cherries mature quickly and their season is short. 



This hst of varieties include the favorites: 

 Governor Wood. Light yellow and red. June. 



Standard (or tree) Red Currant 

 This form of bush has special merits, being ornamental 

 well as utilitarian 



Black Tartarian. 



Large purple. June. 

 May Duke. Large 



red, juicy. Early 



June. 



BiGARREAu. One 

 of the best. July. 



CURRANTS 



Currants are 

 used principally 

 for culinary pur- 

 poses, and unless 

 wanted for pre- 

 serves, a few 

 plants will gener- 

 ally be sufficient 

 for ordinary use. 

 The red and white 

 varieties are the 

 ones usually 

 grown, but some 

 like the black, and 

 a few of these 

 should be includ- 

 ed. The reds are 

 the most popular, 

 but they all make 



