280 SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY. 



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

 quarters to one and one-half inches long, in broad rather shallo\v 

 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 wide and shallow cavity. Flesh meaty, 

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

 Tree hardy and fruitful. 



Montmorency (Large Monttiwrency, Monarch). Large, roundish 



