382 SELECT VARIETIES OF FRUITS. 



of June. Tree a vigorous, rather spreading grower, very- 

 productive, and hardy; ranks among the best of the light- 

 colored varieties. 



Wilkinson. Medium, heart-shape ; deep red, almost 

 purplish black ; flesh purplish, tender, juicy, pleasant. 

 Middle July. Tree vigorous, upright, productive ; valued 

 because of late ripening. 



CLAS3 II. 3IGAKREAU CHERRIES. 



These are chiefly distinguished from the preceding 

 class by their firmer flesh. Their growth is vigorous, 

 branches spreading, and foliage luxuriant, soft, and droop- 

 ing. 



Bigarreail or Yellow Spanish, Large, obtuse, heart- 

 shape ; beautiful waxen yellow, with bright red cheek in 

 the sun ; flesh quite firm, pale ye.llow, juicy, rich, sweet 

 and delicious flavor. Last of June. Tree a vigorous, 

 stocky grower, making a fine, round head, very produc- 

 tive ; an old variety of the largest size and best quality. 



Bllttner's YcllOW, Origin Germany. Medium size, 

 roundish ; pale yellow ; flesh crisp, juicy, sweet. Last of 

 July. Tree a vigorous grower, moderately productive ; 

 the peculiar color of this cherry makes it attractive. 



Cleveland Bigarreau, Origin Ohio. Large, round, 

 heart-shape ; bright, clear red on yellow ; flesh half-firm, 

 juicy, sweet and rich. Last of June. Tree a fine grower, 

 spreading and productive. 



Gridley OF Apple Cherry. Origin Massachusetts. Me- 

 dium, roundish ; dark reddish brown, black when fully 

 ripe; flesh very firm, not juicy or high-flavored. Middle 

 July. Tree hardy, vigorous, and productive ; a capital 

 market variety because of its Litcricss and firmness. 



MOBStreuSC de Ulezel (GREAT BIGARREAU). Origin 

 France. Large or very large, obtuse, heart-shape, uneven 



