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ALBANY NURSERIES, Incorporated 
CHERRIES . 
highest STT, n T a Sa y ° r gravelly SOi1 ’ and there attains its 
one It is one f’th V6ry ^ ln almost any sit “ a «°n except a wet 
one. It is one of the most ornamental of all fruit trees, wnich with its de- 
licous and refreshing fruit, makes it very desirabie for planting near dwell- 
ings, where beauty and shade, as well as fruit are so desirable. 
iWoreu th f 6m fnt ° tW ° classes Hearts and Bigarreaus, and Dukes and 
‘ ” Th ® flrst - being strong and vigorous growers, making large open 
spreading heads or tops, are best suited for the purpose of shade, and produce 
large heart-shape sweet fruit. The Duke and Morellos are all of slower 
giowth and do not ever attain so large size, and are more hardy, less liable 
to get injured by bursting bark, and generally produce acid fruits, and make 
he most beautiful dwarfs. One and two-year-old trees are the most desir 
able for transplanting, and are usually from 4 to 6 feet high. 
HEART AND BIGARREAU CHERRIES. 
Fruit heartshaped, with tender, sweet flesh; 
large, soft, drooping leaves. 
tree of rapid growth, wuth 
ALLEN Has been fruiting for several years; tree a healthy grower- im- 
mensely productive; fruit of excellent quality; large size, nearly heart-shaped, 
shiny and smooth; color when ripe nearly 
black; very meaty and firm; so far free from 
all rot and disease; ripens late; good enough 
for any home use, and we believe will prove 
one of the most profitable market varieties in 
all sections where the siveet cherries succeed. 
BING This grand new black cherry was 
originated by Seth Duelling of Milwaukee, Ore.; 
one-half larger than Black Republican; flesh 
very solid; flavor of highest quality; tree tlirif- 
t>, upright grower; very hardy and product- 
ive; a fine shipper and market variety. 
BLACK TARTARIAN — Very large; bright 
purplish black; half tender, juicy, very rich, 
excellent flavor; tree a vigorous grower and 
productive. June. 
BLACK REPUBLICAN -A native of Ore- 
gon; fruit very large, shining black; flesh very 
solid and firm; fine; a good keeper and will 
bear tiansportation well; tree a moderate 
grower and rather tender; an early and pro- 
fuse bearer. 
A Dimb of Linn County 
Cherries. 
CENTENNIAL— A new cherry; a seedling of Napoleon Bigarreau, raised 
by Mr Henry Chapman, in Napa Valley, Cal. It is larger than its parent 
more ob.ate in form, and beautifully marbled and splashed with crimson on a 
pa e • el-<>w ground. Its sweetness is very marked. Its keeping qualities at- 
