. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. 8G REPORT ON THE No. 24 CLEVELAND. One of the finest Bigarreau cherries for dessert purposes, being of high quahty and not too firm in texture. A good variety for commercial orchards, because of its high color and earhness of season, but not yet fully tested in this Province. Origin : by Prof. Kirtland, Cleve- land, Ohio. Tree : vigorous ; of stout spreading habit; productive, fruited after three years planting at Maplehurst ; group, Heart. Fbuit : large, I x \^ of an inch ; form heart-shaped, sides unequal; color bright red maroon,on yellowish ground, d
. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. 8G REPORT ON THE No. 24 CLEVELAND. One of the finest Bigarreau cherries for dessert purposes, being of high quahty and not too firm in texture. A good variety for commercial orchards, because of its high color and earhness of season, but not yet fully tested in this Province. Origin : by Prof. Kirtland, Cleve- land, Ohio. Tree : vigorous ; of stout spreading habit; productive, fruited after three years planting at Maplehurst ; group, Heart. Fbuit : large, I x \^ of an inch ; form heart-shaped, sides unequal; color bright red maroon,on yellowish ground, dark rich red in the sun ; stem stout, IJ inches long in a broad, uneven cavity ; suture broad, half way round. Flesh : light cream in color ; tex- ture almost tender, juicy ; flavor sweet, rich and delicious. Quality : first-class for table. Value : home market good ; distant market good. Season : late June. „ COE. [Cue's Transparent.) A good variety for the home garden, but commercial Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Ontario. Dept. of Agriculture. Toronto : printed by L. K. Cameron
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