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“Emperor Francis—is a large, high-quality cherry of the Napoleon type. The 
cherries have been less subject to cracking than those of Napoleon. The color 
of the two fruits is similar, except that those of Emperor Francis are a little 
redder and become darker. All in all, Emperor Francis promises to be one of 
the best main-crop sweet cherries. 
~ Giant—was introduced by Luther Burbank in 1914. The tree is large, vigor- 
ous, and very productive. The cherries are attractive in size and color; the 
crop is late, coming in season just before Lambert. The quality is splendid 
and the cherries are less subject to cracking than the Bing. Giant is one 
of Burbank’s most notable productions. 
~ Hedelfingen—ripens just ahead of Windsor and Lambert. Its performance in 
New York, Canada and Europe justifies its being recommended as a large, 
firm-fleshed, high-quality, late black cherry of the Lambert type. The fruit 
has the valuable attribute of being more resistant to cracking than most 
cherries. 
**Gil Peck—was named in honor of the late Professor Gilbert W. Peck of 
Cornell at the request of the Indians of the Six Nations by whom Pro- 
fessor Peck was greatly beloved. The fruit is large, dark purplish black, 
similar in shape to Giant and as good in quality. It is firm fleshed, juicy, 
sweet and richly flavored. The season is late. Well worthy of a trial for home 
and commercial purposes. 
“Noble (syn. Tradescant Heart, St. Margaret)—is a late dark-colored firm- 
fleshed sweet cherry for market and home use. Its season of ripening is 
between Schmidt and Hedelfingen. The fruit is large, heart-shaped, slightly 
flattened at the apex, dark purplish red, firm-fleshed, and of high quality. 
The fruits seem to crack less than those of several of the late sweet 
cherries. It is an old English variety greatly esteemed in England and 
deserving a trial in the United States. 
“Noir de Guben—long grown and esteemed in Europe and England but it 
seems never to have been disseminated in America. It is a reddish black 
cherry of good size unless it crops too abundantly when the size is not 
satisfactory. The flesh is firm, juicy, very sweet and aromatic. It is a cherry 
of the type of Schmidt and a little earlier in season. The tree is a vigorous. 
thrifty grower, healthy, and productive. 
“Royal Duke—has long been grown in Europe to follow May Duke. The trees 
are hardy, healthy, and productive. The cherries are large, handsome, dark 
red, well scattered along the branches, pleasantly flavored, refreshing, and 
very good in quality. Royal Duke has a place in home orchards for road- 
side and local markets. 
““ Schrecken Bigarreau—resembles Early Rivers but is a little later in season 
and has a longer stem and a more oval stone. It is a large heart-shaped, 
glossy black cherry, handsome in appearance. The flesh is melting but 
firmer than the early-ripening sweets, moderately sweet, and full of aro- 
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