Varteties of the Cherry. 225 
Pacific Coast seedlings have become popular, and others are 
very promising. Special description of these seedlings will tol- 
low the standard sorts. 
BIGARREAUX AND HEARTS. 
Early Lamaurie.—Fruit large, dark purple; flesh rich, juicy, excellent. 
Downing says a week earlier than Early Purple Guigne. Has proved the 
earliest cherry in the University collection at Berkeley, and in Vacaville 
district. Not fully tested as to regular bearing. 
Guigne Marbree.—“ Fruit medium large, round, skin dark red; flesh 
purplish red, tender, juicy, delicate flavor.”—Gilet, ‘‘A better bearer 
than Early Purple Guigne.”— IV. W. Smith. 
Baumann’s May (Early Black Guigne).—Rather small, deep rich red, 
ps rather dark when fully ripe; tender, juicy, tolerably sweet and 
good. 
Early Purple Guigne.—Smal\ to medium size; purple; tender, juicy, 
and sweet. This variety is considered the earliest good cherry. It is 
reported a shy bearer in some localities. 
Belle ad’ Orleans,—Above medium size, roundish, heart-shaped; whitish 
yellow, half-covered with pale red; very juicy, sweet and excellent. 
Early White Heart.—Below medium size, rather heart-shaped, skin 
dull whitish yellow, tinged and speckled with pale red in the sun; flesh melt- 
ing, sweet, and pleasant when fully ripe. 
White Tartarian.—Fruit of medium size, obtuse heart-shaped; skin 
pale yellow; stalk slender; flesh whitish yellow; half tender and very sweet. 
American Hearit.—Fruit pretty large, heart-shaped, often nearly four- 
sided and irregular in outline; borne in clusters; flesh half tender; skin 
strong and adhering to flesh. 
Werder’s Early Black.—An early variety, moderately productive; tree 
vigorous, spreading; fruit large, black, tender, sweet and excellent. 
Knight's Early Black.—‘' Large, black, tender, juicy, rich, and ex- 
cellent; high flavor; a shy bearer until the trees attain age.” 
Rockport Bigarreau.—Large; pale amber in the shade, light red in the 
sun; half tender, sweet and good; a very excellent and handsome cherry; 
good bearer; highly esteemed for canning and shipping. 
Coe’s Transparent.—Medium size; pale amber, red and mottled next 
the sun; tender, sweet and fine. 
Cleveland Bigarreau.—A thrifty, strong, spreading grower, and pro- 
ductive; large; clear red and yellow; juicy, sweet, and rich. 
Black Tartarian.—Fruit of the largest size, bright purplish black. 
Flesh purplish, thick, juicy, very rich and delicious. Tree a remarkably 
vigorous, erect, and beautiful grower, and an immense bearer; the best of 
the black cherries. 
Governor Wood.—Large; light yellow shaded with bright red; flesh 
nearly tender, juicy, sweet, rich and delicious; a vigorous grower and very 
productive. 
Elton.—Large, pointed; pale yellow, nearly covered with light red; 
juicy, with a very rich and luscious flavor; one of the best. 
Black Eagle.—A very excellent English variety, ripening in June; large 
size, deep purple, or nearly black; flesh deep purple, tender, with a rich, 
high-flavored juice. 
American Amber.—Fruit medium sized, roundish, heart-shaped; skin 
thin, smooth, light amber, delicately mottled and overspread with bright 
red; flesh tender and juicy, but not high flavored. 
Yellow Spanish (Bigarreau Graftion).—Large; pale yellow, with red 
cheek in the sun; flesh firm, juicy, and delicious; one of the best, most 
beautiful, and popular of all light-colored cherries. 
