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CHERRIES 
Cherries are undoubtedly one of the most widely grown of our fruit trees. Fresh 
cherries are within easy reach of every housewife. In orchard or garden, in roadside stands, 
city markets or in cans at every store the "pie cherry" will be found; And many a lawn in 
village or city, is graced by the large, stately trees which bear the delicious fruit of the 
sweet cherry. In many sections cherry growing is an industry of great importance, with 
orchards exceeded in value by those of apple and peach alone. 
Sour cherries are generally considered to be 
self-fertile; that is, they do not require the presence 
of other sour cherry varieties to assist in pollination 
of fruit blossoms. Sweet cherries, such as Bing, 
Lambert and Napoleon, (Royal Ann) however are 
both self-sterile and inter-sterile. When planting one 
of these varieties, it will be necessary to include at 
least one of the following varieties for effective 
pollination, Black Tartarian Schmidt or Windsor. 
In planting it is not necessary to prune the trees 
as severely as other tree fruits. None of the branches 
should be removed entirely, merely cutting back a 
portion of them will be found to be sufficient. In 
subsequent years removing dead or crowded 
branches is all that is necessary. Orchard plantings 
of sour cherry trees should be spaced about 20 feet 
apart each way. The larger growing sweet cherry 
tree will require additional area. 
SWEET CHERRIES 
Of the hundreds of known sweet cherry varieties, we have chosen this list as being 
outstanding in each type. This selection is based on the results of years of observation by 
our own research department and in leading orchards of Michigan and Ohio. 
NAPOLEON (ROYAL ANN) 
The rich sweet flavor, abundant juice, and firm 
crisp flesh, make this a most delicious and refresh¬ 
ing cherry for dessert use. Its large size and attrac¬ 
tive coloring of pale yellow with amber cheek make 
it very desirable for home planting. Ripening about 
five days later than Bing, its fruit finds a ready mar¬ 
ket with canners for the manufacture of maraschino 
cherries. The tree is large, vigorous, upright and very 
productive. It should be pollinated with Black Tar¬ 
tarian, Schmidt or Windsor. 
GOVERNOR WOOD 
These hardy and thrifty trees bear pinkish-yellow, light, 
tender fleshed fruit in enormous and dependable quantities. The 
cherries are below medium in size, sweet and juicy. They ripen 
during early July. This variety is valuable particularly as a 
pollinizer for the larger-fruited kinds. 
Bing 
BING 
The large and savory fruit of this variety is of 
highest quality and particularly handsome, being 
dark red and having firm very brittle, sweet flesh. 
For effective pollination it should be planted wih 
Black Tartarian, Schmidt or Windsor. It ripens July 
10th to 15th in Southern Michigan. 
BLACK TARTARIAN 
A robust, disease resisting tree that bears heavy crops of 
tempting juicy fruit every year. The cherries are of medium size, 
with small pits; heart shaped of black red color, rather soft flesh, 
pleasantly flavored, mild and sweet. They ripen at about the 
same time as Govenor Wood. Probably the best of the early sweet 
cherry varieties, though because of its soft flesh it is suitable 
only for home use and local markets. 
LAMBERT 
These attractive, smooth dark red cherries, have a crisp 
purplish-red flesh and a fine flavor, sometimes having a tendency 
to crack but otherwise of fine quality. The tree is strong, vigorous 
and regular in bearing, but sometimes shorter lived than other 
sweet cherries. It is grown for either market or home use. Its 
ripening period is rather late. Should be planted with Black 
Tartarian, Schmidt or Windsor for pollination. 
SCHMIDT 
Excelling most others in qualities that make it a market fav¬ 
orite, this tree is especially well known by the great size of its 
fruit. This large cherry has a purplish-black color. Its striking 
appearance and sweet dark red flesh places it high among the 
better varieties of sweet cherries. Fruit ripens about the middle 
of July. 
WINDSOR 
A leading variety with Michigan's commercial growers, 
this large upright tree with its abundance of delicious cherries 
is proving worthy of acclaim. Fruit large, very dark, almost black, 
flesh meaty firm and of pleasing taste. Ripens about midseason, 
its fruit finds a ready market, commanding higher prices. 
YELLOW SPANISH 
The consistent yearly yield of this well tested superior 
tree, has kept it in cultivation for many years. The cherries are 
bright amber-yellow with a reddish blush and have a rich sweet 
flavor and a tender, but firm flesh. One of the oldest sweet 
cherries grown which is conclusive proof of its lasting superior¬ 
ity. The tree grows very large and bears abundantly. It ripens 
a day or so later than Napoleon. 
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