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NAPOLEON B1GARREAU CHERRY TREES 
One great advantage in growing this variety is the fact that the fruit can 
practically all be harvested at one picking it being very uniform in ripening. 
Its firmness and delicious flavor causes it to be in great favor among fruit 
growers as well as shippers. 
The planting of this variety is highly recommended in the upper and central 
coast regions and interior valleys and foothills. Ripens middle of June. 
Black Tartarian (H) The Black Tartarian cherry is a great favorite on 
account of its delicious flavor and productiveness. 
The tree is a vigorous, upright grower, has large heavy foliage, which gives 
ample protection to the fruit. The fruit is large, heart shaped, and the skin 
is black and glossy. The flesh is reddish purple in color, tender, with a small 
stone and is of unsurpassed quality. 
It is highly recommended for planting in all parts of the state except south¬ 
ern California and the hot interior valleys. Ripens the middle of June. 
Chapman (H) Supposedly a seedling of the Black Tartarian. Ripens 
during the months of April and May immediately after the 
Early Purple Guigne (which is considered thfe earliest marketable cherry) and 
just before the Black Tartarian or Bing. 
The tree is of vigorous growth and very productive. The fruit is large, 
resembling the Black Tartarian in color. Flesh is fine grained, juicy and of 
delicious flavor. 
Owing to its early ripening it reaches a strong market and commands 
attractive prices. Highly recommended in central coast regions, interior 
valleys and foothills. 
Early Richmond (D) This tree is of roundish spreading habit and at¬ 
tains a height of about eighteen feet, is very pro¬ 
ductive and regarded by all cherry producers as a good market variety of the 
sour cherry type. It is of European origin and is noted for the tenacity with 
which the stone clings to the stem. 
The fruit is used for canning purposes, it being too tart for dessert use. 
It hangs on the tree and becomes of large size and has a very fine flavor. The 
skin begins to color red at an early stage and becomes a beautiful dark red 
when fully ripe, at which period the fruit has a very delicious sprightly acid 
flavor and is very juicy. 
It is especially recommended for planting in the foothills, upper and central 
coast regions, mountain valleys and plateaus. Ripens the latter part of May 
and the first of June. 
English Morello (D) This variety derives the name “Morello” because 
. of its dark red flesh and purple juice. 
The tree is of a dwarfish habit, the branches being slender and willowy. 
Fruit is medium large, heart shaped, with a dark red skin that becomes almost 
black when fully ripe. The flesh is dark purplish red with an agreeable sub¬ 
acid flavor. 
It is used principally for home canning and for preserves. This variety 
does well in all the cherry districts of the State. Ripens in July. 
Gov. Wood (H) The tree variety is a vigorous grower and a heavy 
producer. The fruit is large, of a light yellow color 
shaded with a bright red. Flesh is rather tender, juicy, sweet and delicious. 
This variety is recommended for planting in all sections of California where 
cherries are grown. Ripens in June. 
Lewelling (H) The Lewelling is commonly known as Black Republican 
, .... , . ^ or Black Oregon. It was originated by Seth Lewelling 
ot Milwaukee, Oregon, from seed planted by him in 1860. 
The fruit greatly resembles the Black Tartarian being large in size and 
having a glossy black skin. The flesh is like that of the Napoleon Bigarreau 
in texture being very firm, juicy and sweet. It is of a purplish red color, 
and is a very good shipper. 
It has given best results in central coast regions, interior valleys and foot¬ 
hill sections. It also does well in the upper coast regions, mountain valleys 
and plateaus. Ripens in July. 
May Duke (D) This variety has long been a favorite among lovers of 
, cherry fruits. Its slow and long ripening period renders 
it one of the most valuable for planting in family orchards. When it reaches 
a certain stage of ripeness it is unexcelled for cooking and the making of 
pjes, and when fully ripe is one of the richest flavored cherries produced 
The tree is a strong, upright grower, forming a beautiful head. The fruit 
