THE CHERRY. 
26S 
Ohio Beauty. Elliott. 
Tree^ a vigorous grower, with a rather spreading head, and 
has proved so far a productive, valuable kind. Fruit large, ob- 
tuse ^art-shaped. Light ground, mostly covered with red. 
Flesn nder, brisk, juicy. Ripe about the middle of June. 
Osceola. Elliott. 
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Originated with Prof. Kirtland. Moderate bearer and medium 
growth. Fruit above medium, heart-shaped. Colour fine dark 
red, approaching to black. Flesh juicy, tender, sweet and ex- 
cellent. Ripe last of June. 
Pierce’s Late. 
Originated with Amos Pierce, and introduced to notice by 
James Hyde and Son, Newton Centre, Mass., who say it is a 
fine late fruit. We give the description from the W. E. Farmer . 
Fruit medium, obtuse heart-shaped, dark red and mottled, light 
amber in the shade. Stalk rather short and slim. Flesh soft, 
tender, very juicy, sweety rich and delicious ; stone small. Ripe 
the last of July. 
Growth free, rather upright, with a round head. 
Pontiac. 
Fruit large, obtuse heart-shaped, sides compressed, colour 
dark purplish red, approaching to black when fully ripe. Flesh 
half tender, juicy, sweet and agreeable. Season last of June. 
Originated with Prof. Kirtland. (Elliott.) 
Powhattan. 
Fruit medium size, uniform, roundish, flattened or compressed 
on sides; surface irregular. Colour liver-like, highly polished. 
Suture half round. Flesh rich, purplish red, marbled, half ten- 
der, juicy, sweet, pleasant but not high flavour. Season late, 
8th to loth of July. 
For profitable market purposes, this is one of the very best, 
the fruit ripening late, and all being uniform and regular in size. 
Originated with Prof. Kirtland. (Elliott.) 
President. 
Fruit large, dark red, slightly mottled. Flesh half tender, 
juicy, sweet. Middle to last of June. Tree vigorous, spreading. 
Proudfoot. 
Raised by I). Proudfoot, Cleveland, Ohio. Tree vigorous. 
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