THE BARNES BROS. NURSERY CO., YALESVILLE, CONN. 
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handsome, de^ip maroon-red, covered with white bloom, stone small, flcsh hnc te.xture 
firm, sugary and delicious." The wood of this tree does not seem to be hardy enough to 
stand our climate'. 
GENERAL. LIST OF EUROPEAN PLUMS 
A rich, strong soil best suits the Plum. Good cultivation and regular fertilizing are 
required. If "black knot" should appear, cut it out at once. The curculio must be closely 
watched during the formation of the fruit. Every morning jar down on sheets, both insects 
and stung fruit and destroy them. 
ARCH DUKE. Very large, black: prolific and of first quality. An excellent ship- 
per. Ripens in October. 
BEAUTY OF NAPLES. A new variety of the highest promise; large; color greenish 
yellow; flesh firm, juicy, very fine-flavored. Tree very hardy and prolific. Middle of 
September. 
BRADSHAW. A very large and fine early Plum; dark violet-red; juicy and good. 
Tree erect and vigorous; very productive. Valuable for market and home use. August. 
GERMAN PRUNE. Fruit oval, neaxly two inches long, of good quality; hangs well on 
tree and is firm and sweet. 
LOMBARD. Very productive: one of the best and most reliable for market. Violet- 
red, of medium size; flesh juicy and good; adheres to stone; rich and tender. A popular 
hardy variety, ripening in August. 
GIANT PRUNE. A very large, oval, dark purple Plum of excellent quality. Hand- 
some in appearance, sweet and delicious; a good shipper. 
GRAND DUKE. A valuable addition to late Plums; as large as the Bradshaw, of same 
coior; free from rot; ripening latter part of September. 
IMPERIAL GAGE. Fruit medium to large, oval, green, inclined to yellow when ripe; 
rich, juicy, excellent in quality and of deserved popularity in a general collection. 
MONARCH. One of the most valuable of the late in- 
troductions from England. Tree robust, with dense 
foliage, an abundant bearer. Fruit very large, roundish 
oval, dark purplish blue; a perfect freestone. 
NIAGARA. Unsvirpassed for beauty and productiveness 
as well as great hardmess of tree, with foliage so perfect 
as to contribute in an essential degree to its health. Fruit 
large, oval, often with a slight neck; skin reddish purple; 
flesh yellow, juicy and good. Its beauty as a market 
sort is unsurpassed. 
REINE CLAUDE. Large; greenish yellow, spotted with 
red; firm, juicy, sugary, of fine quality; very productive. 
September. 
SHROPSHIRE DAMSON. A Plum of fine quality, as 
free from the attacks of the curculio as the common 
Damson, and of same color. The flesh is amber-colored, 
juicy and sprightly. 
c H i: R R 1 1: s 
There are few more desirable trees than the Cherry. 
It may be planted near the street or used omamentally_ for 
avenues, and it will produce an abundance of delicious 
fruit. This may be eaten out of the hand, preserved, or 
will find a very ready market at highly profitable prices 
for shipping, canning, etc. The trees thrive in any well- 
drained locatio:!. The Duke and Morello, or acid varieties, 
are thoroughlj' hardy. The Heart and Bigarreau, or sweet 
sorts, will successfully resist very cold weather and may 
be grown in most places. 
General List of CHerries 
HEART AND BIGARREAU CHERRIES 
BLACK EAGLE. Lar^e, black; very tender, juicy, rich 
and high flavored; tree vigorous, productive. July 1 to 15. 
BLACK HEART. Black Ox-Heart. A very old variety. 
Fruit medium-sized, heart-shaped, rather irregular; skin 
glossy, deep black ; flesh tender, juicy, sweet. Tree a rapid 
grower, hardy and productive. Earlv July. 
This shows a bunch of 10 of our 
first-class 3 inch Krade of 
Sour Cherry Trees. 
