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shape ; of a beautiful cream colour, marbled 

 with bright red next the sun ; flesh rich and 

 excellent. It is ripe about the first of July, 

 and promises when the tree has attained a 

 proper size, to be a great bearer. 



No. 8. White Bigarreau. 



One of the largest and finest cherries ; the 

 form obtuse, heart shaped ; skin pale yellow, 

 with a bright red cheek ; flesh very firm, juicy, 

 sweet and fine flavoured. Ripe in July. This 

 cherry has the reputation of being a bad bear- 

 er. In our orchard it bears abundantly, and 

 owing to the hardness of its flesh, is not liable 

 to injury from birds ; on this account it is 

 highly deserving of cultivation. 



No. 9. Black Eagle. 



This is a new cherry ; the size is sometimes 

 large, shape nearly that of the black heart ; 

 skin a very dark purple ; flesh tender, of su- 

 perior flavour; the young trees bear well. 

 Ripe in July. 



No. 10. Gridley. 

 Originated on the farm of Mr. Gridley, in 



