Ontario Sessional Papers, 1898-99, . Knights Earlv Black. 62 Victoria Sessional Papers (No. 21). A. 1899 MAZZARD. Black Mazzard (Downing), Merisier (Leroy), Curone (Hq<j). The common English black cherry, which is indigenous to the continent of Europe, and become naturalized in North America, is the original species from which the excellent heartcherries have originated. Seedlings of this class of cherries are grown extensively by nursery-men as stock upon which to propagate the finer varieties, as Mazzard. The fruit of these seedlings varies considerably, often
Ontario Sessional Papers, 1898-99, . Knights Earlv Black. 62 Victoria Sessional Papers (No. 21). A. 1899 MAZZARD. Black Mazzard (Downing), Merisier (Leroy), Curone (Hq<j). The common English black cherry, which is indigenous to the continent of Europe, and become naturalized in North America, is the original species from which the excellent heartcherries have originated. Seedlings of this class of cherries are grown extensively by nursery-men as stock upon which to propagate the finer varieties, as Mazzard. The fruit of these seedlings varies considerably, often being small and rather bitter inflavor, and consequently of no value for market ; but occasionally we find one large enough t< ?be worth cultivating, and of fairly good quality. Origin, Europe. Tree, very vigorous and healthy, often reaching thirty feet in height and spreading overan area as many feet in diameter ; Heart. Fruit, small, heart-shaped, or round, a little flattened ; suture evident on one side ;^skin,shiny black, thin ; stalk, inch and a half to two inches long. Flesh, soft, melting, juicy, often somewhat bitter. Season, July 10th to 25th. Quality, very poor for dessert, poor for cooking. Value, fourth rate for all purposes. Adaptation, southern part of the Province. 36 62 Victoria Sessional Papers (No. 21 ). A. 189 9 MEZEL. (Monstreuse de Mezel, Bigarreau of Mezel.) One of the finest of the late black cherries, of large size and great productiveness. Thoughigarreau it has nob the fault of its class of
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