This variety was first described as "Kirtland's Large Mo rello;" afterward, in my book, as "Large Morello." I now prefer to name it "Kirt-land's Morello," because it is not of the largest of its class, although a large and fine cherry, and because I honor the name of Prof. J. P. Kirtland, who originated it, and believe that the variety will be a more profitable one for our Western fruit-growers than any of his choice and delicate sweet varieties. The tree is a vigorous, rapid grower, spreading, and perhaps, like all of the Morellos, a little drooping; yet it is upright, and forms a very handsome tree. It is not a great bearer, but its fruit is evenly distributed over the whole tree, and is of uniform size, large, and very handsome and good. The leaf is of the Morello class, while the wood appears stronger. Fruit, large, for Morellos, roundish, dark red; flesh, juicy, acid, and, unless ripe, a little bitter, but when ripe, rich and of high flavor; pit, small. It ripens early in July, and is really a most valuable sort.

Fig. 159. - Kirtland's Morello.