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Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue. 
Mount Vernon — Medium to large; of rich 
russet color; flesh juicy, rich, melting, 
with a spicy flavor. November to Jan- 
uary. D. & S. 
President Drouard — A very good looking 
and large winter pear, ripening from 
March to May, with a delicate and 
abundant perfume; melting and juicy. 
The tree grows vigorously; succeeds 
well as a Dwarf. D. & S. 
Vicar of Winkfield — (Le Cure) — Large, 
long, not first quality, but desirable for 
its productiveness. Best on quince. 
November to January. D. & S. 
Winter Nellis — Medium in size; yellow- 
ish-green and russet; fine-grained, melt- 
ing, rich and delicious; one of the best 
winter pears. Tree straggly, slender 
grower, but very productive. Decem- 
ber. S. 
CHERRIES 
There are few more desirable trees than the Cherry. It may be planted near the 
street, or used to line avenues as an ornament, and it will at the same time produce 
an abundance of delicious fruit. This may be eaten out of hand, preserved, or it will 
find a ready market at highly profitable prices for shipping, canning, etc. The trees 
thrive in any well-drained location. The Duke and Morello, or acid varieties, are 
thoroughly hardy, while the Heart and Bigarreau, or sweet sorts, will successfully 
resist very cold weather and may be grown in most places. 
The Cherry may be grown for market with great profit. Many varieties are 
regular and abundant bearers, and fruit commands a good price in the market. 
HEART AND BIGARREAU CHERRIES 
Allen — Originated in Lake County, Ohio. 
Tree a healthy grower; productive; 
fruit large, nearly black; ripens late; 
very good. 
Bing — Originated in Oregon. Large; 
blackish purple. Flesh solid and of the 
highest quality. Hardy and productive 
and a good shipper. 
Black Eagle — Large, black; very tender, 
juicy, rich and high flavored. Vigorous 
grower and productive. First to fif- 
teenth of July. 
Black Tartarian — Very large; bright pur- 
plish-black; half tender, juicy, rich, ex- 
cellent flavor. Tree a vigorous grower 
and productive. Last of June or July. 
Centennial — A new white cherry and 
should be planted by everyone. 
Coe’s Transparent — Medium size; pale 
amber, red in the sun; tender and juicy, 
rich, handsome; one of the best. Strong 
grower; productive. Last of June. 
Compass Cherry — A cross between the 
Rocky Mountain Cherry and the Na- 
tive Plum, and resembles both. The 
most remarkable fruit of recent origi- 
nation. Hardy as any wild plum. Sweet, 
juicy and excellent flavor. Marvelous- 
ly prolific bearer. Grows on any soil. 
Fruits every year — never misses. Bears 
second year after planting. Good ship- 
per and a fine cooker. The only cherry 
that is perfectly hardy in Minnesota, 
Wisconsin, Iowa, the Dakotas and 
Montana. 
Downer’s Late Red — Large; light red; 
tender, juicy and delicious. Vigorous 
and productive. Middle of June. 
Early Purple Guigne — (Early Purple) — 
The earliest fine variety; medium, 
heart-shaped; tender, juicy and sweet. 
Tree rather a slender grower, but very 
hardy and productive. First to middle 
of June. 
Governor Wood — Very large, rich; light 
yellow with red cheek; juicy and sweet. 
One of the very best. Late in June. 
Knight’s Early Black— Large; black ten- 
der, juicy-, rich and excellent. Good 
grower and productive. Middle to last 
of June. 
Duelling — (Black Republican) — A native 
of Oregon. Fruit very large, shining 
black; flesh very solid and firm, fine; a 
good keeper and will bear transporta- 
tion well. Tree a moderate grower and 
rather tender; an early and profuse 
bearer. 
Napoleon Bigarreau — (Royal Ann) — 
Very large; pale yellow or red; firm, 
juicy and sweet; vigorous grower and 
very productive; one of the best. First 
of July-. 
Rockport Bigarreau — Large; pale amber, 
with clear red; a very excellent and 
handsome cherry. Good grower and 
bearer. Last of June. 
Schmidt’s Bigarreau — A most promising 
cherry- ; fruit of immense size, of rich 
deep black; flesh dark, tender, very 
juicy, with a fine flavor, bears abun- 
dantly and makes a most noble dish 
for the table. 
Windsor — Seedling, originated at Wind- 
sor, Canada; fruit large, liver-colored; 
flesh, remarkably firm and of fine qual- 
ity. Tree hardy and very prolific. A 
valuable late variety for market and 
for family use. 
Yellow Spanish — Large; pale yellow, with 
red cheek; firm, juicy and excellent; 
one of the best light colored cherries; 
vigorous and productive. Last of June. 
