Varieties of the Cherry. 227: 
Centennial.—A seedling of Napoleon Bigarreau, raised by Mr. Henry 
Chapman, in Napa Valley, and fruited by him for the first time in 1876. 
Propagated and introduced by Leonard Coates, of Napa, in 1885. It is 
larger than its parent, more oblate in form, and beautifully marbled and 
splashed with crimson on a pale yellow ground; exceptionally sweet and of 
remarkable keeping quality. Described by Committee of American Pomo- 
logical Society (1885) as follows: “Size large, slightly oblate; amber, with 
dark crimson marbling; flesh firm, sweet, and rich; quality best; condition 
excellent (after crossing continent by mail), showing its good shipping 
qualities.” The Centennial has been little planted recently, because of 
superiority of Royal Ann. 
California Advance.—Originated by W. H. Chapman, of Napa, propa- 
gated by Leonard Coates, of Napa. Seedling of Early Purple Guigne, 
ripens one week earlier than its parent; is larger and more obtuse, rounded 
form, and said to be a heavier bearer; dark purple turning black; rich and 
sweet, and of good degree of firmness. 
The Oregon.—Seedling of Napoleon Bigarreau, by H. W. Prettyman, 
of East Portland, and named by Oregon State Horticultural Society in 1888; 
described as larger than Napoleon; firm; dark red; “‘fit to eat earlier than 
Napoleon, but coming to full maturity somewhat later.’’? Introduced in 
1888, by W. S. Failing, Portland. 
Oregon has been prolific in originating new varieties of the 
cherry which are locally popular, but only a few have established 
themselves in California. 
