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THE CHERRY. 
Pennsylvania, and said to be a seedling of Cumberland County 
Pa. 
A strong, vigorous grower, and good bearer, not sufficiently 
tested. We copy from the report of the Penn. Hort. Society. 
Fruit large, obtuse heart-shaped. Sometimes roundish, com- 
pressed, deep crimson, almost purple when fully ripe. Stem 
rather long, slender, in a broad open cavity, apex slightly de- 
pressed. Flesh rather solid, red, slightly adherent to the stone, 
quality “best.” Period of maturity, about the middle of June. 
Cumberland seedling from Ohio may prove same as above, but 
think it distinct. 
Townsend. 
Tree a strong, vigorous grower, productive, and promises well. 
Raised by W. P. Townsend, Lockport, N. Y. 
Fruit large, obtuse heart-shaped, high shouldered, compressed, 
suture distinct, apex depressed. Stem long, somewhat slender, set 
in a broad, rather deep depression. Colour light amber, mot- 
tled, and shaded with carmine. Flesh almost tender, juicy, rich, 
sprightly, refreshing flavour, pit small. Ripe last of J une. 
Wendell’s Mottled Bigarreau. 
Fruit large, obtuse heart-shaped, dark red, nearly black at 
maturity, mottled. Flesh dark red, firm and high flavoured. 
Ripe about the time of Downer’s Late. 
Originated with Dr. H. Wendell, Albany, New York. Tree 
upright, thrifty growth. 
Werder’s Early Black Heart. 
W erdsche Friihe Schwarze. Herz Kersche. 
A promising, early variety. Tree vigorous, spreading, mo 
derately productive. 
Fruit large, roundish, heart-shaped, skin black, flesh purplish, 
tender, sweet and excellent. Ripens early in June, or just before 
Mayduke. 
CLASS I. 
SECTION III. 
Contains those superseded by better sorts, a few of which are 
esteemed by some growers. 
Adam’s Crown. 
Fruit full, medium in size, round heart-shape. Flesh pale 
red and white, tender and pleasant. Ripe last of June. 
