FRUIT DEPARTMENT 



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While the cherry tree is of rather slow growth it is so sturdy and hearty and 

 bears for so many years a large, bountiful crop under the most adverse conditions, 

 that a few of them are the most valuable tree that a home man can plant. Where 

 room is available a few of the sweet varieties is very desirable, but owing to their 

 uncertain cropping, sour varieties should also be included among the selections. 

 Sweet varieties thrive only in favored localities, also they require particular care 

 and attention, especially in spraying. But the sour cherry can be grown almost 

 anywhere. It makes a fine ornamental windbreak, gives great satisfaction in the 

 home garden, and offers great possibilities for profit for the grower who supplies 

 the local markets. 



Governor Wood 





SWEET VARIETIES 



Bing" — Fruit large, dark brown or black 

 one of the most delicious late sweet cher- 

 ries on the Pacific coast; is considered one 

 of the most profitable. Tree hardy and 

 vigorous; seems to succeed east better than 

 most sweets. Late. 



Governor Wood — Large, round, dark 

 heart-shaped; yellow, mottled with red; 

 flesh sweet, juicy and delicious. Fruit 

 hangs well on tree. June. 



Napoleon — Yellow, with a bright red 

 cheek; very large; long, heart-shaped; firm 

 flesh. Meaty crisp, mild, and sweet; high 

 quality. Tree is a hardy, vigorous, upright 

 grower, with strong, sturdy limbs. Very 

 productive and bears young. 



Schmidt (Smith's Bigarreau) — Very large 

 dark reddish-black; flesh dark, tender, very 

 juicy with a fine flavor. Tree vigorous. 



Spanish — Large, pale yellow with red 

 cheek; flesh firm and juicy. One of the best 

 light colored cherries for dessert. Tree 

 very productive. June. 



Tartarian (Black Tartarian) — Very large; 

 purplish-black, heart-shaped; flesh mild and 

 sweet and quality considered the very best 

 for market and dessert. Tree is a vigorous, 

 upright grower and immense bearer. July 



Windsor — Large, dull red; flesh very firm, 

 and fine quality; good bearer. No cherry in 



recent years has attracted more attention. 

 Has been recommended by some of the most 

 prominent fruit growers of the coun- 

 try. 



SOUR VARIETIES 



Early Richmond — Medium size, dark red; 

 sprightly acid flavor. This is one of the 

 most valuable and popular of the acid cher- 

 ries, and is unsurpassed for cooking pur- 

 poses. Tree a splendid grower and is ex- 

 ceedingly productive. The most hardy of 

 all varieties. Ripens through June. 



English Morello — Very dark sour cherry; 

 latest to ripen. One of the best cooking 

 cherries. Dwarfish-growing tree. Especially 

 good for garden planting. 



Late Duke — Medium large, short, heart- 

 shaped; light red; flesh light colored, sub- 

 acid with a good flavor. A kitchen cherry 

 of the very best quality. Tree strong 

 an upright grower; bears well. Last of 

 July. 



Louis Phillipe — Large size, flesh red, ten- 

 der, juicy, with mild sub-acid flavor, very 

 vigorous and productive; of great value. A 

 native of France. 



Montmorency (Large) — Large. round, 

 handsome red; flesh fine flavored, "sub-acid; 

 rich. Recommended for kitchen and nearby 

 market. Tree good grower, hardy, produc- 

 tive. Late June. 



