392 . SELECT VARIETIES OF FRUITS. 



The Dukes usually have stout, erect branches, avA 

 some of them, like Belle de Choisy and Reme Hortense, 

 are quite sweet. The Morellos have slender, spreading 

 branches, and invariably acid fruit. These two classes 

 are peculiarly appropriate for dwarfs and pyramids on 

 the Mahaleb stock, and their hardiness renders them well 

 worthy of attention in localities w^here the Hearts and 

 Bigarreaus are too tender. 



Belle de Choisy. — Origin France. Medium, round; 

 skin thin, translucent, pale amber-color, mottled with 

 yellowish and bright cornelian-red ; flesh very tender, 

 amber-colored, melting. Juicy, sweet. — Last of June. 

 Tree a healthy grower, makes a handsome pyramid on 

 the Mahaleb, a regular but moderate bearer. An excel- 

 lent dessert sort, valued for garden culture. 



Belle Magnifique. — Large, roundish; bright, rich red; 

 flesh juicy, tender, rich, rather acid until fully ripe, 

 when it is fine for the table and excellent for cooking. — 

 Last of July. Tree very hardy and healthy, a moderate 

 grower, abundant bearer, fine as a dwarf or pyramid on 

 Mahaleb. 



rarnation. — Large, round ; yellowish-white, mottled 

 and marbled with red; flesh tender, juicy, rich, a little 

 acid unless fully ripe, when it is a rich, pleasant sub-acid. 

 — Middle to last of July. Tree a good grower, with a 

 rather low, spreading habit; a moderate, regular bearer. 



Donna Maria. — Medium, roundish; dark, clear red; 

 flesh tender, juicy, rich acid. — Middle of July. Tree a 

 healthy grower, hardy, forming a small, round-headed 

 tree, that comes early into bearing and bears profusely. 

 A valuable and profitable variety for market or cooking. 



Early Richmond. — Small to medium, roundish, borne 

 in pairs, and usually recognized by the calyx remaining 

 on the stem next the fruit; bright, clear red; brisk, rich 

 acid. — Early to last of June. Tree hardy, healthy, vigor- 



