268 TH CHERRY. 



Pennsylvania, and said to be a seedling of Cumberland County, 

 Pa. 



A strong, vigorous grower, and good bearer, not sufficiently 

 tested. We copy from the report of the Penn. Hort. Society. 



Fruit large, obtuse heart-shaped. Sometimes roundish, com- 

 pressed, deep crimson, almost purple when fully ripe. Stem 

 rather long, slender, in a broad open cavity, apex slightly de- 

 pressed. Flesh rather solid, red, slightly adherent to the stone, 

 quality "best." Period of maturity, about the middle of June. 



Cumberland seedling from Ohio may prove same as above, but 

 think it distinct. 



TOWNSEND. 



Tree a strong, vigorous grower, productive, and promises well. 

 Raised by W. P. Townsend, Lockport, N. Y. 



Fruit large, obtuse heart-shaped, high shouldered, compressed, 

 suture distinct, apex depressed. Stem long, somewhat slender, set 

 in a broad, rather deep depression. Colour light amber, mot- 

 tled, and shaded with carmine. Flesh almost tender, juicy, rich, 

 sprightly, refreshing flavour, pit small. Ripe last of June. 



WENDELL'S MOTTLED BIGARREAU. 



Fruit large, obtuse heart-shaped, dark red, nearly black at 

 maturity, mottled. Flesh dark red, firm and high flavoured. 

 Ripe about the time of Downer's Late. 



Originated with Dr. H. Wendell, Albany, New York. Tree 

 upright, thrifty growth. 



WERDER'S EARLY BLACK HEART. 

 "Werdsche Friihe Schwarze. Herz Kersche. 



A promising, early variety. Tree vigorous, spreading, mo- 

 derately productive. 



Fruit large, roundish, heart-shaped, skin black, flesh purplish, 

 tender, sweet and excellent. Ripens early in June, or just before 

 Mayduke. 



CLASS I. 



SECTION III. 



Contains those superseded by better sorts, a few of which are 

 esteemed by some growers. 



ADAM'S CROWN. 



Fruit full, medium in size, round heart-shape. Flesh pale 

 red and white, tender and pleasant. Ripe last of June. 



