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CHERRY. 



even a few feet more is not amiss, as, in cherry 

 orchards, there should always be room for moving 

 the ladder between the trees. When planted as an 

 espalier, or on walls, they should be allowed twenty- 

 four spaces from each other. Any aspect is suit- 

 able except the south, which it does not require : 

 neither should it be trained as a dwarf, the duke and 

 biggareau being far better for this purpose. 



9. Late^ or Arch-Duke Cherry, — Ripens in the 

 end of July or beginning of August. The fruit are 

 larger than the May duke, but exactly of the same 

 shape, and rather of a paler colour. The pulp is 

 mellow and juicy, but not so rich as that of the May 

 duke ; but for which it is nevertheless a good sub- 

 stitute. The tree requires, whether in the orchard 

 or garden, about the same space as the preceding, 

 tliough the grow^th is more upright. It cannot well 

 be trained as a dwarf, requiring too much knife- 

 work, which is as much disliked by this as by every 

 other cherry. This variety is becoming rather scarce ; 

 owing perhaps to its being a shy bearer when young, 

 more especially if planted in over-rich, deep soils. 

 But if planted in a thin, light soil, and on a north 

 aspect in the garden, it is fruitful ; and, if preserved 

 from birds, is very acceptable in the dessert at so 

 late a season. 



It maybe necessary to notice here, that there is a 

 variety propagated and sold under the name of HoU 

 man's Duke, This the author has proved to be 

 neither more nor less than the Arch- duke, grown 

 under different circumstances of soil or situation. 



