Ei W. REID’S CATALOGUE OF; SMALL FRUITS, ETC. 
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CHERRIES. 
The cherry tree universally requires a dry soil, and is naturally a hardy tree, : uc- 
ceeding in the lightest soil or dryest situations. The Heart and Bigarreav varieties are 
of rapid growth, with large glossy leaves, forming fine, pyramid-shaped heads, and pro- 
ducing large crops of luscious fruit; are well adapted for planting alorg the streets, or 
in yards as shade trees. Prices are as follows, except when noted. 
TWO FINE NEW CHERRIES. 
MURDOCH’S BIGARREAU.— Fruit of the largest size, from|% to 1 M inch 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, hanging on the 
tree in favorable weather, frequently, until they become dry ; skin yellowish, overspread 
with crimson, and becoming almost fully black when ripe; season about ten days later 
than Napoleon Bigarreau ; wonderfully productive. 1st class, 5 to 7 feet, $1 each, $10 per 
doz. ; 2nd class, 4 to 5 feet, 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz. ; extra, 7 to 8 feet, $1.25 each. 
WINDSOR.— Equal to the Black Tartarian in all respects, and is far more hardy; 
flesh is remarkably firm and of the finest quality; very large, nearly black, and sells at 
the highest prices in market; late, ripening after the Black Heart; originated in Canada; 
profitable for market. Do not fail to plant the Windsor. 1st class, 5 to 7 i et, 30 cts. each, 
$3 per dozen, $20 per 100; 2nd class, 4 to 5 feet, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per Joz., $18 per 100 
extra, 7 to 8 feet, 35 cts. each. 
STANDARD VARIETIES. 
1st class, 5 to 7 feet 
2nd class, 4 to 6 “ 
Extra, 7 to 8 “ 30 
Black Tartarian. Standard black sort. 
Black Magnifique. Large, bright red; 
flesh tender, juicy. July. 
Black Eagle. Large, black, juicy. July. 
Black Heart. Sour, dark. 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 Rich- 
mond ; of better quality and productive- 
ness. June. 
Early Richmond. Dark red, melting, 
juicy; one of the most valuable. June. 
Each PerlDoz. Per loo 
$0 25 o$2 50 $18 00 
20 2 00 15 00 
3 00 20 00 
Empress Eugenie. Dark red, rich, ten- 
der, sub-acid. July. 
English Morello. Blackish-red, rich, 
juicy, acid. August. 
Gov. Wood. Light red, juicy. June. 
May Duke. Dark red, rich. June. 
Montemorency. Large red, acid. June. 
Napoleon. Pale yellow or red, very firm, 
juicy and sweet. June. 
Olivet. Deep red, tender, sub-acid. June. 
White Guigne. Light, juicy. July. 
Yellow Spanish .Pale yellow and red, 
firm, juicy, productive. June. 
QUINCES. 
ZDThe Quince is attracting attention as a market fruit. The tree is h ardy and compac 
ingrowth, requires but little space, productive, gives regular crops, and comes early into 
bearing. The fruit is much sought after for canning for winter use. It flourishes in any 
good garden soil, which should be kept mallow and well enriched. 1 rune off all the dead 
aud surplus branches, and thin out the fruit if bearing too freely . First-class, 4 to 5 feet 
35c. each, $3.50 per doz., $:35oer 100 ; second-class, 3 to 4 feet, 30c. eac h, $3 per doz., $!.0per 100. 
“““iaEUtjii’S PROLIFIC QUINCE— This valuable new Quince has awakened great 
interest throughout the country. It often attains a growth 
of 4 feet or more the first year from the cuttings, continu- 
ing to make a like vigorous growth as the trees attain age. 
It is remarkable for its early and regular bearing and for 
productiveness, sometimes bearing when only two years 
old, and afterwards abundantly ; the quality is extra good. 
It is shaped like a handsome pear, with a smooth, fine skin 
of a bright orange yellow, and very large, averaging under 
good culture, 13 to 15 ounces each. First-class, 50 cts. 
$3.50 per doz., $35 per 100. 
Champion. A variety originated in Connecticut. The 
ree is a proli fic aud constant bearer, fruit averaging larger 
lian the Orange, more oval in shape; equality equally fine, 
aud a longer keeper. October aud November. 
Orange. Large, roundish, bright golden yellow; cooks 
ender, and is of very excellent flavor. Very productive, 
he most popularand extensivel.vcultivated variety. October. 
Rea’s Mammoth. A seedling of the Orange quince, 
one-third larger, of the same form and color. October. meech’s prolific quince. 
