chapter i'liit. 



THE CHEERY. 



The Cherey will do well on almost any dry soil, but that qual- 

 ity is indispensable — it must be dry. Few soils are sufficiently dry 

 without artificial draining. 



In the richer class of soils, cherries should only be cultivated in 

 the spring and early summer — never later than August, as late cul- 

 ture induces second growth and immature wood, incapable of with- 

 standing the rigor of the succeeding winter. 



Pruning should be done in July — some recommend March. As 

 a standard tree, the cherry should be pruned but little — only to cut 

 away the decayed, crooked, or deformed limbs. 



TAEIETIE8. 



1. American Amber. — Medium size, amber color, delicious. 

 Vigorous and productive. First of July. 



2. Black Heart. — An old sort; black, large, tender, rich, pro- 

 lific. First of July. 



3. Black Eagle. — Large, black, juicy, high-flavored, productive. 

 First of July. 



4. Belle de Choist. — Medium, amber, tender, sweet, and rich ; 

 rather a shy bearer. End of June. 



5. Belle Magnifique, — Magnificent, large, red, juicy, tender, 

 rich. Slow grower; profuse bearer. Last of July. 



6. Bigarreau., or Yellow Spanish. — Large, pale yellow and 

 red, firm, juicy, delicious. One of the best. Vigorous and pro- 

 ductive. 



