392 Neio Seedling Cherry. 



in quality, and being a native seedling it may be better 

 adapted to our climate than foreign kinds, and deserves fur- 

 ther trial. A few of the cherries were placed in our hands, 

 from which we have made the annexed engraving and de- 

 scription of the fruit. 



Mr. Vail's seedling belongs to the class of late subacid 

 cherries, of which we now have the Arch Duke, Late Duke, 

 Lemercier, and Belle Magnifique, all large and fine kinds ; 

 what particular merits it possesses over these, one trial does 

 not give us an opportunity to decide. But its American ori- 

 gin must give it a hardy habit, which, combined with pro- 

 ductiveness, size, and good quality, will render it a desirable 

 acquisition. 



My Dear Sir, — I take the liberty of sending you, per ex- 

 press to-day, a {q\j specimens of a seedling cherry which 

 originated on my place. The tree from which I send the 

 fruit is now seven years old, and, in its habit, very nearly 

 resembles the Late Duke. It appears to be very prolific, the 

 fruit growing in clusters, and is now just in perfection, 

 although the tree stands very much exposed, being in a posi- 

 tion to receive the rays of the sun from early day to its 

 setting. 



A. J. Downing, Esq., to whom I sent a few specimens of the 

 fruit, writes to me under date of 7th inst : — " I am really much 

 obliged to you for a sight of your new seedling cherry, which 

 I am greatly pleased with. Indeed, if this variety continues 

 to prove itself as good a bearer as these branches before me 

 indicate, it will be a great acquisition. It very nearly resem- 

 bles the Late Duke in appearance and season of ripening, 

 but it is a better cherry and a far more prolific one, as the 

 Late Duke is such a poor bearer that it is very little culti- 

 vated. 1 have made a drawing of the specimens sent, and 

 will be glad to notice it in the Horticulturist. What shall I 

 call it? Perhaps VaiVs August Diike^ 



As I should be pleased to have the fruit examined by your- 

 self and the fruit committee of your truly valuable society, 

 I take the liberty of sending to your address a few speci- 

 mens, which I hope will reach you in good order, and in 

 season for your exhibition on Saturday next, and shall be 



