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14. CARNATION (Fig. 209). 



Wax Cherry. 



Tree of strong growth and spreading habit. 

 Fruit large, round ; clear light red. 



Flesh pretty firm, juicy, and acid, becoming almost subacid 

 at maturity. 



Ripens from the middle to the end of July. 



15. PLUM-STONE MORELLO (Fig. 210). 



Tree thrifty, spreading ; young shoots slender. 

 Fruit rather large, roundish, heart-shaped ; deep red. 

 Flesh reddish, tender, and juicy ; of a fine acid flavor. 

 Ripens last of July. 



Fig. 209. Fig. 210. Fig. 211. 



Carnation. 



Plum-stone Morello. 



Ramsey's Morello. 



16. RUMSEY'S MORELLO (Fig. 211). 

 Tree of slender and slow growth, and spreading habit. 

 Fruit above medium, having a suture on one side ; smooth 

 and regular ; color a clear bright red. 



Flesh tender, juicy, and melting, but quite acid. 

 Ripens in August, and later. 



