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and less liable to become injured by bursting of the bark,, 

 and generally produce bright and round acid fruit- This is 

 the class that is so much esteemed for cooking purposes.. 

 On dry soils this class 'of cherries is considered one of the 

 most profitable fruits grown. 



" The cherry will thrive best on a dry sandy or gravelly 

 soil, and 'tis there it will attain its greatest perfection; but 

 it does well in almost any situation excepting a wet one. I 

 consider it one of the most ornamental of all fruit trees, 

 which, with its delicious fruit, beauty and shade, makes it 

 very desirable for planting near dwellings where all three of 

 these objects are so much sought for. The cherry is best 

 propagated by grafting on seedings of the wild cherry, of 

 which there are several varieties, most of which are too well 

 known to describe (the choke cherry, for instance). The 

 wood is much used in the manufacture of cabinet ware. 



"Although both classes are successfully grown in the 

 eastern states, I find that the Duke and Morello class are 

 best adapted to the soil, climate and altitude of Colorado,, 

 although I know of several trees of the large class growing 

 on our town site. They are, however in sheltered positions, 

 and receive more than ordinary care. We have on our 

 place somewhat over seventy-five trees growing, all of the 

 Morello class, and all composed of but two varieties which 

 I consider the most profitable and reliable, viz : Early Rich- 

 mond and Mt Morency. There are several others of this 

 class that I am satisfied will do well here, as Reine Hortense, 

 Belle Magnifique, May Duke, Late Duke. These are all 

 hardy and similar in growth. I am much pleased with the 

 growth, averaging at least three feet in a season and re- 

 markably healthy and free from blemish. I do not consider 

 the Heart and Bigarreau class safe to plant here yet, although 

 I believe the time will come when they can be successfully 

 grown, for I believe that here, as in other parts of the coun- 

 try, as civilization advances and trees are planted, the climate 

 will undergo a change more favorable to the growth of the 



