seven] out in the orchard 



very far north, but the quaHty is only second rate. 

 I have planted several of the Russian importations, 

 but have found none to equal those I have named. 

 A new claimant for favor is The Baldwin, said to 

 be marked for hardiness, earliness, and produc- 

 tiveness, while it is of the very highest quality. This 

 new variety will probably be of more advantage on 

 account of its upright growth, almost like the May 

 Duke. The Montmorency is already known under 

 half a dozen varieties — all large and late, and ex- 

 ceedingly valuable for dessert purposes. The best 

 variety is the Stark Montmorency, a selection made 

 by Stark Brothers of Missouri; probably a seed- 

 ling. Seedlings of Montmorency are easily pro- 

 duced; and we may at any time find among them 

 a decided improvement. 



Of sweet cherries I prefer for general culture 

 Gov. Wood. It is very hardy, a superb cherry for 

 the table, and very prolific. I never fail to get 

 fruit of Gov. Wood, when Black Tartarian and the 

 Bigarreaus fail me. After this variety, select Dike- 

 man for a cold region — a cherry that originated in 

 northern Michigan. The fruit is large, black, 

 firm, and of excellent quality. It is very late to 

 come into ripening. Reine Hortense is a very 



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