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near so high -flavoured as the preceding ; excellent 

 for preserving ; a free growing tree, and a good 

 bearer. 



3. Breda. Better than the last named, insomuch 

 that it is generally a more plentiful bearer, larger, 

 and more juicy. 



4. Brussels. The fruit is middle-sized ; red next 

 the sun, and greenish-yellow on the other side ; 

 juicy, and high-flavoured. The tree is more hardy 

 than any of the preceding, and is a good bearer. 



5. Roman. This is a good apricot, of a moderate 

 size : round, and of a deep yellow, when fully rip- 

 ened. It is not, however, very juicy. The tree is 

 generally a good bearer. 



6. Masculine. This is the earliest apricot we 

 have, and is chiefly planted on that account ; for 

 although the tree be a good bearer, it is not esteem- 

 ed a very good fruit. It is small, round, red to- 

 wards the sun, and yellow on the other side, when 

 full ripe ; the flavour sharp and tartish. 



CHERRIES. 



1 . May -Duke. We have no cherry equal to this. 

 It thrives in all soils, climates, and situations ; and 

 even in a north aspect, becomes fit for the table. 

 When well ripened on a good wall, and southern 

 aspect, it is delicious. 



2. Arch-Duke. This is an excellent cherry, when 

 well ripened on a good wall ; but it is not so good 

 a bearer, nor fit for so many different situations as 

 the May-Duke. 



3. Black Heart. A good cherry, larger than the 



