390 SELECT VARIETIES OE ERtJlTS. 



Ohio Beauty. — Origin Ohio. Large, obtuse heart- 

 sluii)e ; pale yellow, mostly overspread with clear, bright 

 red ; flesh quite tender, juicy, brisk, delicious. — Middle 

 of June. Tree a vigorous, rather spreading grower, very 

 productive, and hardy. Ranks among the best of the 

 light-colored varieties. 



CLASS II. — BIGARREAU CHERRIES. 



These are chiefly distinguished from the preceding class 

 by their firmer flesh. Their growth is vigorous, branches 

 spreading, and foliage luxuriant, soft, and drooping. 



Bif^arreau or Yellow Spanish. — Large, obtuse heart- 

 shape ; beautiful waxen-yellow, with bright red cheek in 

 the sun ; flesh quite firm, pale yellow, juicy, rich, sweet 

 and delicious flavor, — Last of June. Tree a vigorous, 

 stocky grower, making a fine, round head, very produc- 

 tive. An old variety of tlie largest size and best quality. 



Cleveland Bigarrcau. — Origin Ohio. Large, round 

 heart-shape ; bright, clear red on yellow ; flesh half-firm, 

 juicy, sweet and rich. — Last of June. Tree a fine grower, 

 spreading and productive. 



Gridley or Apple Cherry. — Origin Massachusetts. Me- 

 dium, roundish ; dark reddish-brown, black when fully 

 ripe ; flesh very firm, not juicy or high-flavored. — Middle 

 of July. Tree hardy, vigorous, and productive. A cap- 

 ital market variety because of its lateness and firmness. 



Monstrueuse dc Mezel (Great Bigarreau). — Origin 

 France. Large or very large, obtuse heart-shape, uneven 

 surface ; dark red, almost black at maturity ; flesh firm, 

 juicy, well-flavored. — Early to middle of July. Tree very 

 vigorous, forming a large, wide, open, spreading head. 

 Productive and profitable. 



Napoleon Bija^arreau ( ''Royal Ann" in Calif ornia and 

 Oregon). — Very large, heart-shaped ; pale yellow, dotted 



