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GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH. 



a half long, in a moderate cavity; flesh half tender, juicy, 

 and of a rich, sweet flavor. A large, hardy tree, but dis- 

 posed to split. 



Downer. — Fruit medium, borne in clusters, roundish 

 heart-shaped, inclining to oval; skin smooth, of a soft, 

 lively red color, mottled with amber in the shade; flesh 

 tender, melting, with a sweet, luscious flavor. 



Fig. 190— Cherry. 



Napoleon (after Bailey). Cornell Experiment 

 Station Bulletin 98. 



Rockport. — Very large, heart-shaped; skin deep red 

 on amber ground; flesh pale yellow, fine, juicy, with a 

 sweet, rich flavor. Splits at the South. 



Elton. — Very large, heart-shaped; skin pale yellow, 

 with a mottled red cheek; stalk long and slender; flesh 

 firm at first, becoming tender, juicy, with a rich, luscious 

 flavor. Tree grows slowly, and is not disposed to split. 

 Ripens May 20th to June 1st. 



