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THE NAPOLEON BIGARREAU CHERRY 
the first year. This system of pruning should be followed until the trees 
are five years old. After that all the pruning required is to cut off all inter¬ 
fering or overcrowding branches. All large wounds made in pruning should 
be covered over with paint. 
Under favorable conditions the cherry comes into bearing from 4 to 6 
years after planting. 
The proper methods of packing this fruit for long distance shipments should 
be rigidly followed up. Poorly packed cherries will often decay and mold in 
transit, and even though the fruit is of the highest quality consumers are not 
attracted to it. 
The famous Maraschino cherry is usually made from the popular variety, 
Napoleon Bigarreau or Royal Ann, and this is an important industry in the 
cherry-growing districts. Large factories are already established in Oregon 
and Washington for the manufacture of this commercially bottled fruit. 
Cherries are divided into two classes: The Hearts or Bigarreaus, which are 
ihe sweet cherries, the trees being thrifty, upright growers; and the Dukes or 
Morellos, the sour cherries, which are used principally for home canning. 
These trees grow slowly, the branches are slender and of willowy habit. 
For the convenience of our customers in the descriptions of the several 
varieties we have marked the Hearts or Bigarreaus “H” and the Dukes or 
Morellos “D.” 
Prices of Cherry Trees—on Mazzard Root. 
Each 10 100 1000 
1 year. 4' to 6 ft. $ .40 $3.00 $25.00 $200.00 
1 year. 3 to 4 ft. .35 2.75 20.00 160.00 
1 year . 2 to 3 ft. .30 2.50 16.00 140.00 
Bing (H) The Bing cherry was originated by Seth Lewelling, of Mil- 
waukie, Oregon, and is considered one of the best of the black 
sweet cherries. 
The tree is a strong, vigorous grower of upright habit and has a very 
heavy foliage. The fruit is very large, heart shaped, and when fully ripe the 
skin is almost black. The flesh is firm, meaty, sweet and delicious and is of 
a purplish red color. 
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. 
Centennial (H) This cherry was raised by Mr. Henry Chapman in Napa 
valley as early as 1876. It is a seedling of the Napoleon 
Bigarreau more commonly known as Royal Ann. 
Ihe fruit is larger than that of the Napoleon Bigarreau, slightly oblate, 
amber in color, blotched with crimson. The flesh is sweet and juicy, very firm, 
but not superior in quality to its parent Royal Ann. Its keeping qualities 
make it a favorite. 
Fruit sent to Europe, by mail, was found to be in splendid condition on 
arrival. Planters of this cherry in the upper central coast regions, interior 
valleys, foothills, mountain valleys and plateaus have met with good success 
and highly recommend it. Ripens early 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 the 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. 
