A CATALOG OF NEW FRUITS 
Emperor Francis is a cherry of the Napoleon type to precede that variety. The 
cherries are larger and much better in quality than those of Napoleon. The color 
Breeding A New Apple 
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of the two fruits is similar, except that those of Emperor Francis are a little redder 
and become darker. It ripens 2 or 3 days ahead of Napoleon and holds well to the 
tree.' All in all, Emperor Francis promises to be one of the best main-crop sweet 
cherries. 
Giant was introduced by Luther Burbank in 1914. The tree is large, vigorous, 
and very productive. The cherries are attractive in size and color; the crop is 
about the latest of all to ripen, coming in season just before Lambert which the 
black fruits resemble in size and color. The quality is splendid and the cherries do 
not crack and keep and ship well. Giant is one of Burbank’s most notable produc¬ 
tions. 
Geant d’Hedelfingen ripens after Windsor and about with Lambert. Its 
performance in the Station orchard and in Canada justifies its being recommended 
as a large, firm-fleshed, late black cherry of the Lambert type. The fruit has 
the valuable attribute of not cracking. 
Gil Peck was named in honor of the late Professor Gilbert W. Peck of Cornell 
at the request of the Indians of the Six Nations by whom Professor Peck was 
greatly beloved. The fruit is large, dark purplish black, similar in shape to Giant 
and as good in quality. The cherries never crack. They are firm fleshed, juicy, 
sweet and richly flavored. The season is about with Schmidt and a week ahead 
of Giant. 
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