THE CRAB APPLE 



Plant 25 to 35 feet apart. These trees are very useful for ornamental pur- 

 poses. They make fine heads, have handsome foliage, and exquisitely colored blos- 

 soms. One of the finest fruits for preserving. 



Hyslop. October. Large, deep crimson; very popular on account of its 

 large size and beauty. Tree vigorous. 



Large Red Siberian. September and October. Medium ; bright red, 

 covered with a light, transparent bloom ; excellent for preserving. 



Large Yellow Siberian. September and October. Pale yellow, with a 

 light blush ; very valuable for preserving. 



Transcendent. September. Very good, large ; yellow, mostly covered 

 with red ; very agreeable when fully mellow ; vigorous and productive. 



CHERRIES 



Plant 30 to 40 feet apart. Aside from their desirability for domestic use, the 

 cherry is a profitable tree, and very ornamental. They prefer a light, loamy soil, 

 and will not thrive in wet or clayey land. 



LARGE RED SOUR CH ERRIES DUK ES AND MORELLOS 



Early Richmond. June. An early, red, acid Cherry; valuable for cook- 

 ing ; early in the season. 



Empress Eugenie. Mid-July. Large, dark red; flesh juicy, rich. 

 Similar in appearance and quality to the May Duke. 



May Duke. Mid- June. An old, well-known, excellent variety; large, 

 dark red, juicy, subacid, rich. Tree hardy, vigorous and fruitful. Ripens 

 over a long period. 



Montmorency (Ordinaire). July. A beautiful large, red, acid Cherry; 

 larger and finer than Early Richmond and fully ten days later. Extraordi- 

 narily prolific and very hardy. A free grower. 



Late Duke. July and August. Large, dark red, heart-shaped; flesh yel- 

 lowish, with pleasant flavor. Excellent for dessert or canning. 



LARGE SWEET C H ERRIES H E ART S AND BIGARREAUS 



Black Eagle. July. A very excellent English variety; large size, deep 

 purple, or nearly black. Flesh deep purple, tender, with a rich, high-flavored 

 juice. Ripens a few days later than the Black Tartarian. 



Black Tartarian. Late June. Fruit of the largest size, bright purplish 

 black ; flesh purplish, thick, juicy, very rich and delicious. A vigorous, erect 

 grower, and an immense bearer. An excellent table fruit. 



Governor Wood. Mid -June. Large, light yellow, shaded with bright 

 red ; flesh nearly tender, juicy, sweet, rich and delicious ; a vigorous grower 

 and very productive. 



Napoleon. July. A magnificent Cherry of the largest size; pale yellow, 

 becoming amber in the shade, richly dotted and spotted with deep red, and 

 with a bright red cheek ; flesh very firm, juicy and sweet. A free grower. 



Yellow Spanish. Late June. Large; pale yellow, with a red cheek in 

 the sun ; flesh firm, juicy and delicious ; one of the best, most beautiful and 

 popular of all light-colored Cherries. 



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