Ontario Sessional Papers, 1898-99, . the finest, both on account of its great size andits delicious flavor. The tree grows to a very large size, surpasssing in this respect any othercultivated variety with which we are acquainted. It does not average very productive, becausethe fruit often blasts and drops, or is destroy-ed by Monilia. When, however,* it doesmature a good crop, the yield is enormous. The variety is of European origin, andwas introducer! into the United States in1800. Tree, very vigorous, of large growth,spreading, productive. Fruit, very large and of a ueautifulwaxy J
Ontario Sessional Papers, 1898-99, . the finest, both on account of its great size andits delicious flavor. The tree grows to a very large size, surpasssing in this respect any othercultivated variety with which we are acquainted. It does not average very productive, becausethe fruit often blasts and drops, or is destroy-ed by Monilia. When, however,* it doesmature a good crop, the yield is enormous. The variety is of European origin, andwas introducer! into the United States in1800. Tree, very vigorous, of large growth,spreading, productive. Fruit, very large and of a ueautifulwaxy Justre; form, round, obtuse, heart-shaped ; skin, clear amber,* nearly coveredwith red when exposed to the sun ; stem,stout, 1^ inches long in a wide cavity ; suture,traceable. Flesh, pale yellow ; texture firm, juicy,breaking ; flavor, sweet, delicious when wellripened. Season, June 25th to 30th in 1896. Yellow Spanish. Quality, dessert very good. Market Value. First-class. Adaptation. Succeeds in peach sections, on well drained sandy 42 CURRANTS. CHERRY. (Red Imperial, Fertile dAngers— LeBoy. The principal red currant grown inSouthern Ontario for commercial pur-poses. Its large size, fine color and earli-ness, combine to make it the most satis-factory of all varieties for market, andmany acres have been set out for this pur-pose. When well cultivated and wellpruned back, a plantation of Cherrycurrants will continue very productive forat least twelve or fifteen years. Origin, Europe. Plant, vigorous, a stout stocky grower ;productive ; begins bearing^ the secondyear after planting ; foliage thick, darkgreen. Bunch, usually short, but sometimeslong and tapering ; average length, twoinches. Berry, very large, globuler, \ inch indiameter ; bright red in color ; acid. Cherry. Season, June 25th to July 25th. Quality, fair. Value, first-class for market and for jellies. Adaptation, general, but succeeds better on clay loam than upon light sand.
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