. The Canadian horticulturist. Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario; Fruit-culture. $ op Little ]Kr)0(jor) ^ptiit<?. ^ THE MERCER N the report for the U. S. Pomologist for 1892, Mr. VanDeman's special attention is called to several new cherries from Oregon, among which was the Byng, a very large, sweet, black cherry, a seedling of Black Republican : also, one from New Jersey, called the Mercer, introduced by Mr. Black, of Highstown. This latter, the Mercer, is thus described by Prof. Van Deman : A medium size, irregular, heart-shaped cherry ; cavity round, wide, irregular; stem me
. The Canadian horticulturist. Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario; Fruit-culture. $ op Little ]Kr)0(jor) ^ptiit<?. ^ THE MERCER N the report for the U. S. Pomologist for 1892, Mr. VanDeman's special attention is called to several new cherries from Oregon, among which was the Byng, a very large, sweet, black cherry, a seedling of Black Republican : also, one from New Jersey, called the Mercer, introduced by Mr. Black, of Highstown. This latter, the Mercer, is thus described by Prof. Van Deman : A medium size, irregular, heart-shaped cherry ; cavity round, wide, irregular; stem medium length, rather slender; surface irregular, angular, glossy, bright red, with darker mottling and blotches; dots minute, depressed; skin rather thin, moderately tough; flesh pinkish, meaty; flavor sub-acid, lively, rich; quality very good Season in New Jersey, middle of June. Fruit in clusters ; very productive; vigorous grower; original tree said to yield from 10 to 18 bushels per year. The introducers say in their catalogue that this cherry is grown from a Mazzard pit, and surpasses in size the Black Tartarian. We will have this cherry tested at our Ontario Experimental Stations and report in due time upon its adaptability to this Province. Fig. 693.—The Mercer 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 Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario. St. Catherines [Ont. ] : Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario
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