122 THE NURSERY AND THE ORCHARD. 



NAPOLEON BIGARREAU. 



Large, heart-shaped, inclining to oblong, pale yellow, 

 marbled with red; flesh firm, juicy, fine flavored; stalk 

 stout, short, and set in a narrow cavity ; a good and con- 

 stant bearer, vigorous grower. June. 

 OHIO BEAUTY. 



Large, heart-shaped, very handsome, almost covered 



with red on light ground ; flesh tender, brisk, juicy ; tree 



vigorous and productive, with spreading head, a very 



valuable kind. Originated by Professor Kirtland. May. 



ROCKPORT. 



Large, roundish, heart-shaped, bright red, with a shade 

 of amber; flesh rather firm, juicy and very sweet ; tree 

 vigorous, healthy, upright, a good bearer ; raised by Dr. 

 Kirtland, Cleveland, Ohio, one of the very best in qual- 

 ity. May. 



WERDER'S EARhY BLACK. 



Large, roundish, heart-shaped, black; flesh purple, 

 tender, sweet and excellent; tree vigorous, spreading, 

 moderately productive ; an early variety. 



