. Elliott's fruit book; or, The American fruit-grower's guide in orchard and garden. Being a compend of the history, modes of propagation, culture, etc., of fruit trees and shrubs, with descriptions of nearly all the varieties of fruits cultivated in this country; notes of their adaptation to localities and soils, and also a complete list of fruits worthy of cultivation. Fruit-culture; Fruit. WORTHY GENERAL CULTIVATION. 191. Brant. Raised by Prof. Kirtland, on a gravelly- loam. The tree is vigorous, with large foli- age, and spreading, or rather round regular form ; flowers, large, and open ir
. Elliott's fruit book; or, The American fruit-grower's guide in orchard and garden. Being a compend of the history, modes of propagation, culture, etc., of fruit trees and shrubs, with descriptions of nearly all the varieties of fruits cultivated in this country; notes of their adaptation to localities and soils, and also a complete list of fruits worthy of cultivation. Fruit-culture; Fruit. WORTHY GENERAL CULTIVATION. 191. Brant. Raised by Prof. Kirtland, on a gravelly- loam. The tree is vigorous, with large foli- age, and spreading, or rather round regular form ; flowers, large, and open irregularly, so that often a portion may be injured by late frosts, and others escape. Fruit, large, rounded, angular, heart shape, sides slightly compressed; color, reddish black ; jlesh, dark purplish red, radiating lines whitish, partially indistinct, half tender, juicy, sweet and rich; pit, nearly smooth, slight de- pressions, round oval; stem, medium, set in a cavity slightly angular. Season, early—say middle of June. Belle Magnifique. Belle et Magnifique. First introduced into this country from France by Gen. Dear- born. The tree is of Duke habit, hardy, healthy, and vigorous. It is a moderate bearer, the fruit, if permitted, hanging on the tree until August, although much of it suitable for cooking last of Jun«. As a fruit for culinary purposes, it is very desirable. Fruit, when trees are well cultivated, of the largest size, ovate rounded, often pointed, heart shape; color, clear rich red on pale vol low; when fully exposed to the sun, mostly red; flesh, yellowish, tender, sub-acid when fully ripe, sprightly, separates freely from the pit; stem, planted in a deep yet open cavity or basin, and varying from 1 1-4 to 1 3-4 inch in length. Season, middle June to Aug. Cleveland. Cleveland BigarrPau. Raised by Prof. Kirtland in 1842, on a gravelly loam soil. The tree is thrifty, with stout shoots, and of a rounded spread- ing habit; large leaves ; flowers, above medium, prof
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