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Cerasus Caproniana 



( Coin nmii Cherry) is the last of our two native 

 cherries to bloom, the first being C. avhim. It forms 

 an irregular-shaped tree, 20 ft. high, that in April and 

 .May is a mass of white bloom, and its double form, 

 ( . ('. multiples, produces its flowers at the same time. 

 For soil and propagation, v. C. avhun. 



Cerasus Mahaleb pendula 



Is a most charming little deciduous tree about 10 ft. 

 high, which in April and May is covered with tiny white 

 flowers. It is a weeping form of the C. Mahaleb, For 

 soil and propagation, v. C. avium. 



Cerasus padus bracteosa 



(Bird Cherry) is a variety of Bird Cherry which, if 

 allowed to grow as it chooses, will develop into a large 

 bush ; but when pruned so as to grow with a single 

 stem it will make a charming tree, that, if given a dry 

 soil, will reach a height of 20 ft. in a very short time, 

 and in April will have its branches quite beaten down 

 with the long white racemes of flowers, giving it 

 a weeping appearance. It w r ill grow anywhere ; but 

 always best in a sheltered spot, and can be increased 

 by budding or grafting. 



