N U R S E R Y M E N — O RCHARDISTS 



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Cherries 



It may be 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 

 perfection on lower 

 levels and in lighter 

 soil. In either place it 

 will be well to select, if 

 possible, a light loam, 

 gravel, 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 

 is 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 

 9 to 11. 



Cherries that are properly and attractively packed usually sell 

 for good prices. 



Each 10 100 



2 to 3 ft §0 70 $ 5 00 $ 40 00 



3 to 4 ft 90 7 00 00 00 



4 to 5 ft 1 25 10 00 80 00 



5 to 6 ft 1 50 12 00 100 00 



Parcel Post size. (2 to 3 ft.), DOc each prepaid. 

 ^Tote — Ask for special prices on Cherry Trees in lots of 300 or more. 



Sour Cherries 



Montmorency. 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. 



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



* 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, 

 with rich, sweet flavor ; hangs well on the tree. Trees are 

 reasonably strong growers and free bearers. 



Napoleon. Yellow, large, prolific bearer. 



