380 SELECT VARIETIES OF F11UITS. 

 SECTION 5. SELECT CHERRIES. 

 CLASS I. HEART CHERRIES. 



Fruit heart-shaped, with tender, sweet flesh. Trees of 

 rapid growth, with large, soft-drooping leaves. 



Belle d'Orleans, Origin France. Medium size, round- 

 ish, heart-shape ; pale yellow, partially covered with red ; 

 flesh very tender, juicy, sweet and delicious. Early in 

 June, or immediately after Early Purple Guigne. Tree a 

 fine grower and an abundant bearer ; one of the finest 

 early varieties. 



Black Eagle. Origin England. Rather above medium 

 size, obtuse, heart-shape ; deep purplish black ; flesh deep 

 purple, tender, with a rich, high-flavored juice. Early in 

 July, or just after Black Tartarian. Tree a strong grow- 

 er, a moderate bearer while young, productive when old. 



Black Tartarian. Origin Russia. Very large, heart- 

 shape, uneven on the surface ; purplish black ; flesh half- 

 tender, very juicy, mild, delicious. Last of June. Tree 

 very vigorous, upright, very productive ; one of the most 

 popular and productive varieties in all parts of the coun- 

 try ; always commands the highest price in market. 



Coe'S Transparent. Origin Connecticut. Medium 

 size, round ; skin glossy, pale amber, mottled and spotted 

 with carnelian red ; flesh very tender, juicy, sweet and 

 delicate. Middle to last of June. Tree a vigorous grow- 

 er, forming a handsome, round head, very productive ; 

 this is one of the best of dessert cherries, but too tender 

 for marketing. 



Delicate* Origin Ohio. Rather above medium, round- 

 ish ; clear amber yellow, with a rich, bright red in sun ex- 

 posure ; flesh very tender, juicy, sweet, with a rich, high 

 flavor. Last of June. Tree a thrifty, spreading grower, 

 productive ; most valuable for family use. 



