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. 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 -- United States; Fruit. Brant. Raised by Prof. Kirtland, on a gravelly- loam. The tree is vigorous, ^vith large foli- age, and sprej^fling, or rather round regular form ; flowers, large, and open irregularly, so
. 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 -- United States; Fruit. Brant. Raised by Prof. Kirtland, on a gravelly- loam. The tree is vigorous, ^vith large foli- age, and sprej^fling, 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, I'^rge, rounded, angular, heart shape, sides slightly compressed; color, reddish black ; jiesh, 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 June. 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 yellow; 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 Bigarrrau. 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, profusely abun
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