CHERRIES 
Cherries succeed best in sandy or gravelly soil, 
but it must be well drained. The Sweet varieties 
grow more rapidly, and make more pyramidai 
trees. Sour varieties are more dwarf and can be 
planted about 18 feet apart in permanent orchards. 
Sweet Cherries should be planted about 24 feet 
apart. The roots and tops of Cherry trees should 
be severely pruned when planted, to secure best 
results. 
CHERRY PRICES 
Sweet, 5-6 ft. trees, 70c each; $6.50 per 10; $55.00 
per 100. 
Sour, 55c each; $5.00 per 10; $42.50 per 100. 
EARLY RICHMOND—(Sour.) This is the earliest and 
best sour variety, and a well known standard sort. Tree 
is hardy, vigorous and an upright grower. Is very productive and 
regular in bearing. Fruit a clear bright red, of medium size, acid. 
rich, and one of the best for canning and pies. 
MONTMORENCY—(Sour.) The finest sour Cherry grown. Is 
large, juicy, very bright red, acid. There is greater demand for 
this Cherry on the market than any other. The trees are the cleanest 
and best growers and are less subject to disease, wet weather and rot 
than any other sour variety. Ripens about a week later than Richmond. 
BING—(Sweet.) Trees hardy and a_ strong 
grower, especially adapted to the East, although 
it came from Oregon. Fruit extra large, black, 
very fine and excellent for commercial purposes. 
BLACK TARTARIAN—(Sweet). Tree vigor- 
ous, upright grower and immense bearer. Fruit 
very large, purplish black, heart-shaped; flesh 
mild and sweet, and quality considered of the 
best for market and dessert. 
NAPOLEON—(Royal Ann.) (Sweet.) Of fine 
appearance and very largest size. Color yellow 
and amber, with bright red blush; fresh firm, 
juicy and delicious. Prefitable for market, find- 




Early 
Richmond 
ing a ready sale for canning and dessert. Bears 
enormous crops, 
SCHMIDT'S BIGARREAU—(Sweet.) New re- 
markably hardy and productive. Fruit of largest 
size, a deep mahogany color; flesh dark tender, 
juicy, very rich, excellent flavor. Stone small and 
separates easily from flesh. 
WINDSOR—(Sweet.) New seedling originated 
at Windsor, Canada. Fruit large, liver colored, 
quite distinct; flesh remarkably firm and of fine 
quality. Tree hardy and very prolific Most 
valuable late variety for market or family use. 
PLUMS 
In’ general, Plum trees thrive best in a sandy or clayey soil, 
that is well drained. They are usually planted about 18 feet apart 
in permanent orchards or where a wagon sprayer is used about 
20 feet. Many varieties of plums produce so abundantly that the 
best results are obtainable only by careful thinning. If allowed to 
grow naturally the trees will be weakened and the fruit will be 
smaller. 
PLUM PRICES—5-6 ft. trees 55c each; $5.00 per 10; $40 per 100 
AABUNDANCE—Fruit large, showy, beautiful amber turning to 
a rich, bright cherry-red color, with a decidedly white bloom, and 
highly perfumed. Flesh light yellow, exceedingly juicy and tender, 
of a sweetness impossible to describe. Stone small and parts 
readily from flesh. For canning it is of greatest excellence. Its 
season is very early, ripening in advance of other Plums, thus 
adding to its value. 

GREEN GAGE—Medium sized, round skin green, 
becoming yellowish green usually with reddish 
brown dots and network at base. Flesh pale 
green, Melting, juicy, sweet and rich, and un- 
equalled in flavor. 
LOMBARD—Tree a 
grower. 
medium sized, vigorous 
Fruit medium to large, roundish oval, 
dark red; flesh yellow, juicy and pleasantly fla- 
vored. Is hardy and a valtable commercial sort. 
MONARCH—Large, vigorous tree, begins fruit- 
ing young. Fruit very large, brilliant, bluish pur- 
ple. Flesh is pale golden green and juicy. About 
two weeks later in season than Lombard. 
BRADSHAW—A very large and fine early 
Plum, dark violet, red, juicy and good. Trees 
erect and vigorous; very productive; valuable for 
market. The quality is excellent, and it is one of 
the most popular Plums for canning, while its at- 
tractive color, good quality and shipping proper- 
ties make it sought for as a market variety. 
YELLOW EGG—Golden yellow in color with 
thick bloom, Flesh golden yellow, rather juicy and 
very highly flavored. Tree large, productive. 
ITALIAN PRUNE.-A European Variety 
Giant purple, oblong plum which ripens in 
September. Beautiful and very delicious. Regular 
cropper, Fine for drying, canning, storage. 
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