DREER'S CATALOGUE.— CHERRIES, &c, 



The Cherry succeeds well in all dry soils, and is susceptible of being 

 trained in any form that taste or circumstances may require. 



Standard Cherry Trees should be planted from eighteen to twenty 

 feet apart ; dwarf, from eight to ten feet. 



Prices— 30 to 50 cents each; $3.00 to $5.00 per dozen. 



Knight's Early Black— Large, black, tender and juicy. Pro- 

 ductive. 



Amber — Large, amber, mottled and shaded with bright red ; ten- 

 der, juicy and sweet. 



Gov. Wood. — Clear, light red, tender and delicious. 



Black Tartarian — Very large, purplish black ; fine grower and 

 bearer. 



Conestoga — Large, dark purple, sugary and pleasant. 



K'apoleon Bigarreau — Large and fine, yellow, red cheek, juicy 

 and sweet ; fine grower and productive. 



Early Bichmond — An early red, acid cherry; valuable for 

 cooking. 



Beine Hortense — Large, bright red, juicy, sweet and delicious ; 

 vigorous grower and bears well. 



May Duke — A well-known, excellent variety. ^Tree hardy, 

 vigorous and fruitful. 



Elton — Large pointed, pale yellow, nearly covered with light red ; 

 tender, juicy and rich. 



Triumph of Cumberland — Very large, purplish black; 

 vigorous grower and good bearer. 



English Morello — Large, dark red, nearly black ; fine, juicy, 

 Bub-acid. For preserving. 



SELECT IPHiXJlS/^IS 



The following list comprises the leading varieties. As the plum has 

 of late been so much attacked by the curculio, many are discouraged 

 fi-om growing them. The most efiicient way to prevent their attack, 

 is either by paving vmder the trees, or planting them in a position 

 where poultry and pigs can have free access. 



