Ontario Sessional Papers, 1898-99, . rhj Black). A delicious early; black cherry, ripening about a week in advance of Black Tartarian. It isa regular and even bearer, the average yield being^ from seventyfive to 100 quarts per fruit is borne singly or, occasionally, in pairs, andtherefore is not gathered as rapidly as those varietieswhich grow in clusters. It is one of the most valu-able dessert cherries, but not as productive as theTartarian. Origin, England, by T. A. Knight, in 1810, fromBigarreau crossed with May Duke. Tree, healthy, fairly vigorous, witli spreadinghead,
Ontario Sessional Papers, 1898-99, . rhj Black). A delicious early; black cherry, ripening about a week in advance of Black Tartarian. It isa regular and even bearer, the average yield being^ from seventyfive to 100 quarts per fruit is borne singly or, occasionally, in pairs, andtherefore is not gathered as rapidly as those varietieswhich grow in clusters. It is one of the most valu-able dessert cherries, but not as productive as theTartarian. Origin, England, by T. A. Knight, in 1810, fromBigarreau crossed with May Duke. Tree, healthy, fairly vigorous, witli spreadinghead, second rate in productiveness ; Heart. | Fruit, medium to large, obtuse, heart-shaped,uneven ; skin, dark red or purple, becoming almostblack if allowed to hang ; stalk two inches long in arather large cavity. Flesh, dark red to purple ; texture, tender andjuicy, but firmer than Tartarian ; flavor, sweet, richand delicious ; stone, small. Season, July 1st to 6th (1897). Quality, first-class for all purposes. Value, for market, first-rate. 35. 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 standards.
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