OF THE EARLIEST FRUITS 
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r? | q i ^ . /Lj\ This variety is considered to be tne earliest 
Early r urple vjUlgne (H/ market cherry and under favorable condi¬ 
tions ripens the latter part of April. 
Tree is of a spreading habit and is readily distinguished from most all other 
varieties by the leaves which have much longer leaf-stalks. Fruit is of medium 
size and heart-shaped. Skin is of reddish color turning to purple when fully 
matured. Flesh purple, tender, juicy and very delicious. 
Has proven to be hardy in the mountain valleys and plateaus. Also does 
well in the Sacramento valley and coast regions. Being the earliest cherry 
offered on the market it commands fancy prices. 
Napoleon Bigarreau 
. _ _ . This tree is of roundish spreading habit and at- 
Early Richmond (L/) 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 th-e 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. 
IT !• 1 */t ii /r\\ This variet y derives the name "Morello” because 
English Morello (LI/ Of its dark red flesh and purple juice. 
The tree is of 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. 
