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surface; dark red, almost black at maturity; flesh firm, 

 juicy, well-flavored. Early to Middle July. Tree yery 

 vigorous, forming a large,, wide, open, spreading head, 

 productive and profitable. 



Napoleon Bigarreau (" ROYAL ANN " in California and 

 Oregon). Very large, heart-shaped ; pale yellow, dotted 

 and spotted with deep red and dark crimson ; flesh very 

 firm, juicy, fine flavor. Early July. Tree a vigorous 

 grower and very productive. 



Osceola. Origin Ohio. Large, heart-shape ; dark red, 

 almost black ; flesh juicy, tender, sweet, excellent. Last 

 of June. Tree a moderate, healthy grower, and a good 

 bearer. 



Pontiac* Origin Ohio. Large, obtuse, heart-shape, 

 sides compressed ; dark purplish red, almost black when 

 fully ripe ; flesh half-tender, juicy, sweet, rich, excellent. 

 Last of June. Tree vigorous, upright, round-headed, 

 very productive ; a valuable orchard or table sort. 



Red Jacket. Origin Ohio. Large to very large, reg- 

 ular, obtuse, heart shape ; amber yellow, mostly covered 

 with light red; flesh half -tender, juicy, sweet, good 

 flavor. Middle July. Tree a free, healthy grower, form- 

 ing a large, spreading head, very productive ; ripens late, 

 and is very profitable for market. 



Rockport Bigarreail. Origin Ohio. Large, round- 

 ish, obtuse, heart-shape ; amber yellow, shaded and most- 

 ly covered with bright red; flesh half- tender, juicy, 

 sweet, rich, excellent. Middle of June. Tree a very 

 erect, vigorous grower, forming a remarkably beautiful, 

 upright head, and very productive. 



Tradescant's Black Heart (ELKHOEN). Origin Eu- 

 rope. Yery large, heart-shaped ; deep purple, almost 

 black; flesh firm, moderately juicy, purplish, sweet. 

 Middle to end of July. Tree vigorous, upright, with a 



