X U R S E R Y M E N — O R CHARDISTS 



Cherries 



It may bo said that as a general proposition Sweet Cherries 

 will be most successful on high land and in mountainous districts. 



while Sour Cherries 

 reach their greatest 

 jtcrfection on lower 

 levels and in lighter 

 soil. In either place it 

 will be well to select, if 

 l)Ossible, a light loam, 

 iiravel, or similar soil, 

 although cherries will 

 thrive in any place 

 that is not damp. The 

 planter should bear in 

 mind that success with 

 cherries cannot be at- 

 tained in a place that 

 is not well drained. 



Cherry trees do not 

 require any great 

 amount of pruning. It 

 Large Sweet Cherries j^. necessary to cut 



back the trees immediately after planting, and to shape the head 

 while the trees are growing ; limbs that cross each other should 

 be cut out to let in the sunlight, and, of course, all dead limbs 

 should be removed. It is important to remember that the fruit is 

 borne only on wood that is two or three years old. Cherries are 

 not seriously affected by insects or fungous diseases ; the various 

 sprays needed are given in the section devoted to spraying, pages 

 to'll. 



Cherries that are properly and attractively packed usually sell 

 for good prices. 



to 2 feet 



to 3 feet 



to 4 feet 



to 5 feet 



to 6 feet 



1 to 4 trees are sold at the each rate 

 299 at the 100 rate; 300 to 599 at the 500 rate; 600 or more at the 

 1000 rate. If by parcel post, 5 cents each extra for trees 4 feet or less. 



Sour Cherries 



Ripens in early June. Fruit bright red, with 



solid, juicy flesh, richly flavored. One of the 



largest of the sour varieties. The tree is hardy, healthy, and 



extremely prolific, bearing full crops even in unfavorable 



seasons. 



Richmond <^ Kentish Virginia). Ripens from middle to latter 



part of May. Fruit light red, of medium size, and 



very sour. Every landowner should have a few Richmond trees 

 in his orchard. They seem to be at home in almost every sec- 

 tion, are thrifty, healthy, and free bearers. For early market, 

 Richmond is the best. 



Sweet Cherries 



Bing. Dark brown or black. Good for the home garden. 

 SPANISH. Ripens early in June. Fruit yellow\ quite large, and 



of good flavor. The tree is a vigorous grower, bearing fruit 



freely. 

 Tartariaui, June. Fruit purplish black ; tender, juicy flesh 

 1 — ' of pleasant flavor. The trees are strong-growing, 



producing immense crops every year. The fruit is extra-large. 

 Wood. End of June. Fruit light red, larger than most varieties. 





Each 



10 



100 



.500 



1,000 



1 to 2 feet 



$1 10 



$10 00 



$90 00 



$425 00 



$800 00 



2 to 3 feet 



1 20 



11 00 



100 00 



475 00 



900 00 



3 to 4 feet 



1 30 



12 00 



110 00 



525 00 



1,000 00 



4 to 5 feet 



1 40 



13 00 



120 00 



575 00 



1,100 00 



5 to 6 feet 



1 50 



14 00 



130 00 



625 00 



1,200 00 



to 49 at the 10 rate; 50 to 



Montmorency. 



with rich, sweet flavor ; hangs well on the tree, 

 reasonably strong growers and free bearers. 



One-Year Old, Well-Grown Cherry Tree 



Trees are 



