MOST GENERALLY ESTEEMED. 



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BELLE MAGNIFIQUE. 



Belle et Magnifique. 



First introduced into this country from Frauce, 

 by Gen. Dearborn. The tree is of Duke habit, hardy, 

 healhy, and vigorous. It is a moderate bearer, 

 the fruit, if permitted, hanging on the tree until 

 August, although much of it suitable for cooking 

 last of June. As a fruit for culinary purposes, it 

 is very desirable. 



Fruit, when trees are well cultivated, of the 

 largest size, ovate rounded, often pointed, heart 

 shape ] color, clear rich red on pale yellow j when 

 fully exposed to the sun, mostly red.; flesh, yellow- 

 ish, tender, sub-acid when fully ripe, sprightly, 

 separates freely from the pit ; stem, planted in a 

 deep yet open cavity, or basin, and varying from 

 H to If inch in length. Middle June to August. 



CAROLINE. 



Raised by Prof. Kirtland. Tree, much resembles 

 Belle de Choisy ; in growth, healthy, hardy, vigor- 

 ous, and productive ; it promises to become valuable 

 as a dessert Cherry. 



Fruit, above medium, round oblong, one side com- 

 pressed slightly ; color, pale amber, mottled with 

 clear light red, and when fully exposed to the sun 

 becomes rich red ; flesh, slightly tinged with pale 

 red, or pink, translucent, very tender, juicy, sweet, 

 and delicate } pit, medium, oblong oval. Last of 

 June. 



Wax Cherry, 



Crown, 



Cerise de Portugal, 



CARNATION. 



Cerise Nouvelle d'Angleterre, 

 Grosse Cerise Eouge Pale, 



Grottier Rouge Pale, 

 Griotte de Villennes. 



A variety of the Morello, that from its hardiness has been pretty largely 

 disseminated through our Western and Southwestern States. Fruit, above 

 medium, yellowish white, becoming, when fully ripe, a lively red, slightly 

 marbled ; flesh, tender, juicy, and, when fully ripe, less acid than most of 

 this class: stem, stout. Middle to last of July, but will hang a long time. 

 Tree, a good grower, with strong wood, and a profuse bearer. Valuable 

 Southwest on the prairies. 



