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very far north, but the quality is only second rate. 
I have planted several of the Russian importations, 
but have found none to equal those I have named. 
A new claimant for favor is The Baldwin, said to 
be marked for hardiness, earliness, and produc- 
tiveness, while it is of the very highest quality. This 
new variety will probably be of more advantage on 
account of its upright growth, almost like the May 
Duke. The Montmorency is already known under 
half a dozen varieties — all large and late, and ex- 
ceedingly valuable for dessert purposes. ‘The best 
variety is the Stark Montmorency, a selection made 
by Stark Brothers of Missouri; probably a seed- 
ling. Seedlings of Montmorency are easily pro- 
duced; and we may at any time find among them 
a decided improvement. 
Of sweet cherries I prefer for general culture 
Gov. Wood. It is very hardy, a superb cherry for 
the table, and very prolific. I never fail to get 
fruit of Gov. Wood, when Black Tartarian and the 
Bigarreaus fail me. After this variety, select Dike- 
man for acold region —a cherry that originated in 
northern Michigan. The fruit is large, black, 
firm, and of excellent quality. It is very late to 
come into ripening. Reine Hortense is a very 
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