264 WESTERN FRUIT BOOK. 



Eemarks. — From France, although of English origin. 

 Every late cherry must prove a valuable acquisition to 

 this fine fruit. Of this character is the Late Duke. It is 

 of very large size, of a beautiful color, and an abundant 

 bearer. It is equal to the May Duke. The fruit of the 

 Late Duke is usually borne in pairs, or threes, on a short 

 stem, about a quarter of an inch in length. 



Logan. Color, liver ; form, obtuse, sometimes regular, 

 heart-shaped; size, 2 to 1 ; use, table; quality, 2; flesh, 

 nearly firm, juicy, rich, sweet flavor; season, June. 



Kemarks. — Kirtland. Tree, hardy and healthy, moder- 

 ately productive. Little liable to injury by frost. 



MAEY. See Kirtlund's. 



May Bigarreau (^Bigarrean de Mai, Beaumans May, or 

 Allen's Favorite). Color, rich deep red, when fully mature 

 becoming of a shining, dark, purplish color; form, oval, 

 heart-shaped ; size, 2 to 3 (rather small) ; flesh, purplish 

 red, soft, and tender, juice abundant, with a sweet, rich 

 flavor ; quality, 1 ; season, last of May, sometimes the be- 

 ginning of May, or early part of June. 



Remarks. — With the exception of the Early Purple 

 Guignc, which is not yet much known, the May Bigarreau 

 may be safely set down as at least two weeks earlier than 

 any variety ; unless perhaps the Early May, or Early Eich- 

 mond, may equal it in this respect. 



MAY DUKE. Color, deep red ; form, roundish obtuse, 

 heart-shaped; size, 1; use, table; quality, 2 to 1 ; flesh, 

 reddish, tender, sub-acid ; season, May to June. 



Eemarks. — From France. Of a hardy, upright growth ; 

 produces freely, but ripens very irregularly. Good for 



