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set in a deep depression of moderate depth. Flesh very tender, 

 melting and juicy, with a delicate but sweet and excellent flavour. 

 Ripens" just before Black Tartarian, growth vigorous and hardy, 

 with a round and somewhat spreading head. Originated with 

 Curtis Coe of Middletown, Conn. A productive and valuable 

 addition to the amateur's collection, but rather too tender for 

 carriage to market. 



DELICATE. Elliott. 



Tree thrifty, rather spreading habit, productive, and its beauti- 

 ful appearance and delicate flavour will make it a favourite for 

 family use. Raised by Prof. Kirtland, Cleveland, Ohio. 



Fruit rather above medium size, roundish, slightly depressed 

 Stem medium length, in a rather broad, deep cavity. Colour fine 

 amber yellow in the shade, with a rich bright red on the sunny 

 side. Flesh tender, juicy, sweet, with a delicate rich flavour. 

 Ripens the last of June. 



DOWNER'S LATE. 



Downer. Man. 

 Downer's late Ked. 



This valuable late cherry was raised 

 by Samuel Downer, Esq., an ardent cul- 

 tivator, of Dorchester, near Boston. It 

 is a very regular and great bearer, ripens 

 about a week after the cherry season, 

 and hangs for a considerable time on the 

 tree. It is a delicious, melting fruit, and 

 deserves a place in every garden. 



Fruit of medium size, roundish, heart- 

 shaped, inclining to oval. Skin very 

 smooth, of a soft but lively red, mottled 

 with a little amber in the shade. Stalk 

 inserted with a very slight depression. 

 Fruit borne thickly, in clusters. Flesh 

 tender, melting, with a sweet and lus- 

 cious flavour. Ripens from the 4th to 

 the 10th of July. 



EARLY PURPLE GUIGNE. 

 Early Purple Griotte. German Mayduke. 



Origin unknown. An exceedingly early variety, ripening the 

 last of May in favourable seasons. Tree hardy, free grower, 

 spreading; somewhat pendant, and the leaves have longer 

 petioles than most other sorts; a good bearer, and indispensable 

 among the early varieties. 



