E. VS. REID’S NURSERIES, BRIDGEPORT. OHIO 
PROMISING NEW AND STANDARD CHERRIES 
CHERRIES. 
The Cherry tree everywhere requires a dry soil, and is naturally a hardy tree, suc- 
ceeding in the lightest soil or dryest situation. The Heart or Bigarreau varieties are of rapid 
growth, with large, glossy leaves, forming fine, pyramidal-shaped heads, and producing large 
crops of luscious fruit; they are well adapted for planting along the streets, or 
in yards as shade trees. 
CHERRIES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 
DIKEMAN. 
This is a black Cherry of the Bigarreau type, and ripens at a time when 
Sweet Cherries are very scarce, hence commands a good market price. It 
is unexcelled as a producer; fruit very firm, shipping and keeping 
so remarkably well that these qualities will make it a favorite among 
growers. In color, sweetness and size we know of nothing to 
compare with it. The original tree is said to have produced from 
10 to 12 bushels of fruit last season. The fruit was on exhibition at 
the New York State Fair in 1897, attracting the attention and admira- 
tion of all. Price, 1-year trees, 50 cts. 
MERCER. 
This is a new variety, recently introduced from New Jersey; the 
originators claim that it is the best Heart Cherry that they have 
ever seen, and decidedly different from anything before known. It 
is very dark red, early, a profuse bearer, and second to none for 
growth and hardiness. It is larger than Black Tartarian, and finer 
flavored; a sure cropper, 'and for canning has no equal. Foliage 
dark green, the tree continuing to grow very late in the season. It 
has proved its superiority over all other varieties by producing a full 
crop, free from worms or rot, while all other varieties were totally 
destroyed. First-class, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz.; medium, 30 cts. 
each, $3 per doz.; small, 25 cts. each. 
MURDOCH’S BIGARREAU. 
Fruit of the largest size, from V\ to 1% inches in diameter; roundish, heart-shaped; flesh juicy, sweet, 
exceedingly firm, bearing carriage best of any Cherry we know, and less subject to rot than most varieties, 
frequently hanging on the tree, in favorable weather, until dry. Skin yellowish, overspread with crimson and 
becoming almost fully black when ripe. Season about ten days later than Napoleon Bigarreau; wonderfully pro- 
ductive. First-class, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz.; medium, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.; small, 25 cts. each. 
Dikeman Cherries. 
PLYMOUTH ROCK. 
A variety of recent introduction, claimed to be the best light or amber-colored Cherry In existence, 
much superior to Coe’s Transparent or Yellow Spanish in quality and size of the fruit. Habit vigorous and pro- 
ductive; will hang on the tree when ripe longer than any known variety, and for some unknown reason its fruit is 
never molested by birds. Quality high, rich, juicy and tender, with a small pit; very desirable for home or 
market; profitable. First-class, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz.; medium, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.; small, 25 cts. each. 
GENERAL LIST OF CHERRIES. Each Doz . 100 
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Heavy first-class. r> to 7 fcect , '% in. and up $0 25 $2 50 $14 00 
Light first-class, 5 to 6 feet. % in. to % in 20 2 00 12 00 
Second-class, 4 to 5 feet, % in. to % in 18 1 75 10 00 
Mercer Cherries. 
Governor Wood. Light red, juicy. June. 
Louis Philippe. Large; dark red, almost black; slightly, mild 
acid; stone small. July. 
May Duke. Dark red; rich. June. 
Montmorency. Large; red; acid. June. 
Napoleon. Pale yellow or red; very firm, juicy and sweet. June. 
Olivet. Deep red; tender, subacid. June. 
Ostheim. Hardy; large; dark red; juicy and pleasant. 
Windsor. Flesh is remarkably firm and of the finest quality; very 
large, nearly black, and sells at the highest prices in market; late. 
Wragg. Very hardy, vigorous and productive; medium; dark 
purple; fine quality. July. 
Yellow Spanish. Pale yellow and red; firm; juicy; porductive. June. 
Black Tartarian. Standard black sort. 
Belle Magnifique. Large; brightred; flesh tender, juicy. July 
Black Eagle. Large; black; juicy. July. 
Coe’s Transparent. Amber; juicy. June. 
Dyehouse. Resembles both the Duke and Morello in wood and 
fruit; early and sure bearer; ripens before Early Richmond ; better 
and more productive. 
Early Richmond. Dark red; melting, juicy; one of the most 
valuable. June. 
English Morello. Blackish red; rich, juicy, acid. August. 
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