384 SELECT VARIETIES OF FRUITS. 



peculiar gray bark, a great bearer, and valuable for mar- 

 ket or garden. 



CLASS III. DUKE AND MORELLO CHERRIES. 



These two classes of cherries arc very distinct from 

 the preceding. The trees are of smaller size and grow 

 slowly ; the leaves are thicker and more erect, and of a 

 deeper green. The fruit is generally round, and in color 

 varying from light red, like Belle de Choisy, to dark 

 brown, like Mayduke or Morello. 



The Dukes have stout, erect branches usually, and some 

 of them, like Belle de Choisy and Reine Hortense, quite 

 sweet, whilst the Morellos have slender, spreading 

 branches, and acid fruit invariably. These two classes 

 are peculiarly appropriate for. dwarfs and pyramids, on 

 the Mahaleb stock, and their hardiness renders them w T ell 

 worthy of attention in localities where the Hearts and 

 Bigarreaus arc too tender. 



Belle de Choisy Origin France. Medium size, round ; 

 skin thin, translucent; pale amber color, mottled with 

 yellowish and bright carnelian red; flesh very tender, 

 amber- colored, melting, juicy, sweet. Last of June. 

 Tree a healthy grower, makes a handsome pyramid on 

 the Mahaleb, a regular but moderate bearer; an excellent 

 dessert sort, valued for garden culture. 



Belle Magnifique* Large, roundish, bright, rich red ; 

 flesh juicy, tender, rich, rather acid until fully ripe, when 

 it is fine for the table and excellent for cooking. Last of 

 July. Tree very hardy and healthy, a moderate grower, 

 abundant bearer, fine as a dwarf or pyramid, on mahaleb. 



Carnation. Large, round ; yellowish white, mottled 

 and marbled with red ; flesh tender, juicy, rich, a little 

 acid unless fully ripe, when it is a rich, pleasant sub-acid. 

 Middle to last of July. Tree a good grower, with a rather 

 low, spreading habit ; a moderate, regular bearer. 



