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SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY. 



Lutovka. Fruit large, flattened, bright red in color; stem three- 

 quarters to one and one-half inches long, in broad rather shallow 

 cavity; apex depressed. Flesh uncolored, juicy, sprightly, mildly 

 acid; quality very good. Tree upright, with large leaves much like 

 those of the Dukes. Season, June 25. Russia. 



May Duke. Large, roundish obtuse, heart-shaped; color nearly 

 black when ripe; stalk one to one and one-quarter inches long, in 



Louis Philippe. 



May Duke. 



light depression. Flesh lightly colored, tender, melting, and satisfying 

 in flavor. Season, quite early. Popular in several States. 



Minnesota. Medium, roundish, heart-shaped, slightly compressed; 

 stalk one and one-half to one and three-quarters inches long, set in 

 medium cavity; color very dark crimson, almost black. Flesh 

 tender, subacid, rich; flesh and juice dark crimson; quality very good. 

 Sent to the writer by a Swede, who brought sprouts from his natal 

 home. 



Minnesota Ostheim. Medium to large; form oblate conical, with 

 depression on one side; apex slightly depressed; stem one and one- 

 quarter inches long, in quite w r ide and shallow cavity. Flesh meaty, 

 juicy, subacid, dark red, quality very good. Season, middle of July. 

 Tree hardy and fruitful. 



Montmorency (Large Montmorency, Monarch). Large, roundish 



