CHERRIES. 
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OSTHEIM -A new variel)- which is very gener- 
ally raised in Russia and endures the climate of 
\’ladimir. It is above medium in size, sweet 
and rich, a good bearer and perfectly healthy. 
4 to 6 feet, well branched. 
WRAGG-Is a valuable seedling originated in 
Iowa. It is proving to be valuable for the 
north-west, as it is hardy and healthy; bears 
well. Fruit good size and pleasant as a dessert 
fruit. 
English Morello, Early Richmond and l^ate 
Kentish are old sorts well known. 
PLUMS 
DE SOTO —Originated in Wisconsin, of native 
blood. Is very hardy, healthy and product- 
ive. Fruit nearly as large as the Lombard, free- 
stone, solid fleshed, rich and sweet. 
FOREST GARDEN — Ripens a little in advance 
of the De Soto, which it closely resembles in 
tree and is as hardy and healthy. F'ruit some- 
thing like the Yellow Egg in appearance. 
WOLF — Originated in Iowa and is one of the 
best for the north-west. It is a dark red, solid 
fleshed fruit, and great bearer. 
-Vlso the MINER, which is proving valuable 
where of sufficient age, as it does not bear 
^ young. 
