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ness of the flavour. In this respect the method of 

 pruning here laid down is invaluable. When old 

 standard cherry .trees become decayed and hollow, I 

 would recommend heading them down, as directed 

 for wall trees and dwarfs. Scoop out all the rot- 

 ten, loose, and decayed parts of the trunk, till you 

 come to the solid wood, leaving the surface smooth ; 

 then use the composition as directed for fruit 

 trees." 



"The following twenty are the principal cherries 

 cultivated in the United States, the account of 

 which was furnished by Mr. William Prince, of 

 Long Island. (Dom. Ency.) 



"May Duke Ripe in May and June : long stem, 

 round and red, an excellent cherry, and bears well. 



" Black heart Ripe in June : a fine cherry. 



u White heart, or sugar cherry Ripe in June : 

 white and red. 



" Bleeding heart Ripein June, a 1 very large cher- 

 ry, of a long form, and dark colour ; it has a plea- 

 sant taste. 



" Ox heart Ripe in June : a large, firm, fine cher- 

 ry- 



" Spanish heart Ripe in June. 



" Carnation Ripe in July : it takes its name from 

 its colour, being red and white ; a large round 

 cherry, but not very sweet. 



" dmber Ripe in July. 



" Red heart Do. 



" Late Duke Do. 



" Cluster Planted more for ornament or curiosity 

 than any other purpose. 



" Double blossom Ripe in July. 



" Honey cherry Do. small sweet cherry. 



" Kentish cherry Ripe in July. 



" Mazarine Do. 



