Cherries have one advantage over the other fruits–they give quicker returns. But, as far as my experience goes, they are not as long-lived.
The sour type is hardier, at least north of New Jersey, than the sweet. It will probably pay to try a few of the new and highly recommended varieties. Of the established sorts [...]
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Growing Cherries
Growing Plums in your home fruit garden
The available plums are of three classes–the natives, Europeans and Japans; the natives are the longest – lived, hardier in tree and blossom, and heavier bearers.
The best early is Milton; brilliant red, yellow and juicy flesh.
Wildgoose and Whitaker are good seconds. Mrs. Cleveland is a later and larger sort, of finer quality. Three late-ripening plums [...]