CHERRIES 

LAMBERT CHERRY (About One-half Natural Size) 
CHERRY POLLENIZATION 
Sweet cherries, especially Bing, Lambert and Royal Ann, re- 
quire pollenization from other varieties. Plant every tenth tree 
(every third tree in every third row) with some such variety as 
Black Tartarian, Black Republican, Waterhouse, Centennial or 
Deacon. Proper pollenization has been known to double pro- 
duction. 
While most of these pollenizing varieties have little commer- 
cial value, our certified Deacon, which closely resembles the 
Bing, has market demand. 
Extensive research work has been conducted by Messrs. F. L. 
Overley and E. L. Overholser of the State College of Washington, 
to determine the relative effectiveness of various cherry varieties 
for pollenization purposes. Strains of certain varieties have been 
found more effective and efficient as pollenizers. 
Experiments proved that not all cherry trees, even though of a 
pollenizing variety, are dependable as pollenizers—but that some 
certain trees showed exceptional pollenization qualities. 
We have given special attention to cherry pollenizers and 
have closely observed the results obtaind in the experimental 
work referred to. All our cherry pollenizers are propagated direct 
from certified trees that were found, during the experiments 
referred to, to be the best pollenizer strains. 
SWEET CHERRIES 
Bing. Fruit large, dark red, almost unequalled in size, attrac- 
tiveness and quality. One of the finest sweet cherries. Hangs 
well on the trees, ripens evenly at one time. Bing is one of the 
best shipping and market varieties. Very desirable for the home 
garden. Ripens mid-season. Commercial plantings should be 
pollenized. 
Black Republican. (Certified Pollenizer) Fruit medium size, 
good quality and flavor, very dark red, almost black; good keeper 
and shipper. Ripens late, about with ...... Shy 
Black Tartarian. (Certified Pollenizer) Fruit purplish black, 
large, juicy and rich, medium size. Trees robust growers, widely 
adaptable as to soils. Chiefly grown as pollenizer and for home 
orchards. 
Centennial. (Certified Pollenizer) Fruit yellow with red cheek, 
large, good quality and flavor. Originated in Napa, California, as 
seedling of Royal Ann. Recommended for home orchards. Also 
as a pollenizer. 
Deacon. (Certified Pollenizer) Dark red, very good quality, 
resembles Bing but not quite as large. Very resistant to crack- 
ing. One of the best pollenizers for Bing, Lambert, Royal Ann, 
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and other sweet cherries. Also has the advantage over most 
other pollenizers of being a good market variety and brings 
nearly as much as Bing on the markets. (Note: For some years 
there has been confusion as to identity of the true Deacon 
cherry. The source from which our Deacon propagating wood is 
obtained has been certified as genuine Deacon.) 
Lambert. Fruit very large, heart-shaped, firm flesh, rich, 
sweet flavor. One of the finest shippers and a cherry of first 
rank for commercial production. Said to be somewhat less pro- 
ductive than Bing, but comes at a later season and distributes 
the picking season in commercial orchards. More resistant to 
late frosts than some of the other sweet varieties. Highly rec- 
ommended for home orchards or commercial plantings. Ripening 
season follows the Bing. Commercial plantings should be pol- 
lenized. 
Long Stem Waterhouse. (Certified Pollenizer) Fruit medium 
size, resembles Royal Ann but is slightly smaller. A good pol- 
lenizer for Bing, Lambert, Royal Ann and other sweet cherries. 
Largely used tor interplanting with these varieties. A heavy 
bearer and brings about same price on markets as Royal Ann. 
Season same as Royal Ann. 
Royal Ann. Fruit pale yellow with red cheek, large, firm, juicy 
and sweet. A delicious and refreshing cherry for, dessert; its 
large size and attractive color give it preference for canning. 
Trees bear early, are very productive and as vigorous and hardy 
as any of the sweet cherries. Ripens mid-season. Should be 
pollenized. 
SOUR CHERRIES 
Early Richmond. Size medium, dark red color, very good for 
culinary purposes and when well ripened can be eaten fresh by 
those who like the acidity of a sour cherry. Ripens early. Trees 
vigorous growers, adaptable to various soils and climates. Good 
home canner. 
English Morello. Medium size; rich, dark wine color. Good 
quality. Very sour and very acid but one of the best for culinary 
use as cooking improves flavor. Trees dwarfish, hardy and pro- 
ductive. Ripens very late. 
Late Duke. Fruit large, light red, good quality and flavor. A 
variation of well known May Duke, ripening considerably later. 
Not so sweet as May Duke, ripens through a longer season. Trees 
hardy and fruitful. Blossoming time is late, adapting it to nor- 
thern conditions. Ripens two weeks to a month later than May 
Duke. 
May Duke. Size medium, light to dark red, a popular sour 
variety for culinary use, finely flavored, juicy and rich. Fruit 
hangs on trees well, often for month or six weeks. Trees fruit- 
ful, hardy and vigorous. Ripens early. 
Montmorency. Medium size, dark red, good quality and 
flavor. One of the most popular sour cherries grown in America 
for home use and in commercial orchards. The leading sour 
cherry for commercial canneries. Trees vigorous and productive, 
adaptable to diversity of soils. Good shipper. Ripens mid- 
season. 

BING CHERRY (One-third Normal Size) 
“Received the 50 Montmorency cherry trees today and they are very 
satisfactory.’’-—Somers, Montana. 
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