118 THE NURSERY AND THE ORCHARD. 



moderate fertility, and requires very little pruning. 

 When large limbs are cut, gum exudes from the wound 

 which often induces decay. Start the trees while young 

 with short bodies and well balanced heads, and when 

 grown little pruning will be necessary. A few trees of 

 common Pie cherry, planted in hard ground near the 

 house, will usually give large quantities of fruit of fair 

 quality ; but do not rely on these entirely ; plant some 

 of the improved kinds also. 



DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF VARIETIES. 



Dukes and Morelloes. 



BELLE DbCHOISY. 



Round or slightly depressed ; amber colored, mottled 

 with red; skin very thin; stalk short and swollen at 

 the upper end; flavor mild, subacid ; trees make a fino 

 pyramid ; need good cultivation. Originated in France. 

 May and June. 



BELLE MAGNIFIQUE. 

 Large, roundish, bright red; stalk long, slender, in- 

 open, medium cavity ; flesh tender, juicy, subacid ; tre® 

 hardy ; moderately vigorous, productive. June. 

 CARNATION. 

 Large, round, yellowish white, mottled with red ; stalk 

 stout ; flesh tender, juicy; moderate, but regular bearer ; 

 foliage large, wood strong ; fruit hangs a long while on 

 the branches. Season of ripening medium. 

 EARLY RICHMOND. 



Medium dark red ; flesh melting, juicy, sprightly, very 

 good ; tree a splendid grower, with roundish, spreading 

 head, exceedingly productive ; one of the most hardy va- 

 rieties ; fine for cooking purposes. May. 



