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a little attention to pruning, a handsome head may be 

 formed, though equally luxuriant crops are seen on trees 

 that have been untouched for years. They may be 

 planted eight or ten feet apart. The following varieties 

 are in most general use. 



Apple-shaped or Orange. A large round variety, 

 bright golden-yellow. 



Pear-shaped. Color greenish-yellow, and its shape 

 being more pear-like, readily distinguishes it from the 

 other and better variety. 



Rea's Seedling. This variety is the largest and finest 

 of all. 



CHERRY. 



The Cherry-tree begins to bear usually in two or three 

 years after planting trees of the size sold at the nurseries, 

 and continues to enlarge in growth and productiveness 

 annually, until it often attains a larger size than most of 

 our fruit-trees. The Cherry grows freely in almost any 

 soil that is free from moisture, preferring, however, like 

 most other fruits, a deep loamy soil. The tree may be 

 trained as desired, either in pyramidal form or with a 

 round top, by pruning and directing the shoots. The 

 distance apart may be ten or twelve feet. Varieties : 



Blade Tartarian. Deep purplish-black, very large ; 

 fine solid flesh. Season last of June. This variety has 

 been in cultivation for over fifty years, and yet stands 

 unequaled in quality. (Figure 102.) 



Rockport. Very large, amber-yellow, dotted red ; flesh 

 firm, sweet, and excellent. Ripens in June.. 



Coe's Transparent. Color pale amber-yellow, spotted 

 with pink ; flesh tender, sweet, and of fine flavor. Ripens 

 middle of June. 



May Duke. Color dark red, size medium, quality ex- 

 cellent. Ripens early in June. 



