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Cherries 
It may be said that as a general proposition Sweet Cherries 
w’ill be most successful on high land and in mountainous districts, 
while Sour Cherries 
reach their greatest 
perfection on lower 
levels and in lighter 
soil. In either place it 
will be well to select, if 
possible, a light loam, 
gravel, or similar soil, 
although cherries will 
thrive in any place 
that is not damp. The 
planter should bear in 
mind that success with 
cherries cannot be at¬ 
tained in a place that 
is not well drained. 
Cherry trees do not 
require any great 
amount of pruning. It 
is necessary to cut 
back the trees immediately after planting, and to shape the head 
while the trees are growing; limbs that cross each other should 
be cut out to let in the sunlight, and, of course, all dead limbs 
should be removed. It is important to remember that the fruit is 
borne only on wood that is two or three j'ears old. Cherries are 
not seriously affected by insects or fungous diseases; the various 
spravs needed are given in the section devoted to spraving, pages 
0 to 11. 
Clicrries that are properlj’ and attractively packed usually sell 
for good prices. 
Each 10 100 
2 to 3 ft.$0 “0 S 5 00 I •10 00 
3 to 1 ft. 90 7 00 00 00 
4 to 5 ft. 12.^ 10 00 80 00 
5 to G ft. 1 50 12 00 100 00 
P.arcel Post size. (2 to 3 ft.), OOc e.ach prepaid. 
Xotc—Ask for special prices on Cherry Trees in lots of 300 or more. 
Sour Cherries 
Montmorency. Ripoas in early June. Fruit bright red, with 
- - solid, juicy flesh, richly flavored. One of the 
largest of the sour varieties. The tree is hardy, healthy, and 
extremely prolifle, bearing full crops even in unfavorable 
seasons. 
Richmond CKentisb Virginia). Ripens from middle to latter 
-■ - - part of May. Fruit light rod, of medium size, and 
very sour. Every landowner should have a few Richmond trees 
in his orchard. They seem to be at home in almost every sec¬ 
tion. are thrifty, healthy, and free bearers. For early market, 
Richmond is the best. 
Sweet Cherries 
Bing. Dark brown or black. Good for the home garden. 
SPANISH. Ripens early in Juno. Fruit yellow, quite large, and 
of good flavor. The tree is a vigorous grower, bearing fruit 
freely. 
Tartarian. June. Fruit purplish black; tender, juicy flesh 
■■ of pleasant flavor. The trees are strong-growing, 
producing immense crops every year. The fruit is extra-large. 
Wood. End of .Tune. Fruit light red. larger than most varieties, 
with rich, sweet flavor; hangs well on the tree. Trees are 
reasonably strong growers and free bearers. 
Napoleon. Yellow, large, prolific bearer. 
