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Trees, Shown to the Children

Chapter 26: PLATE XXIV THE WILD CHERRY OR GEAN
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This work presents a detailed exploration of various tree species, featuring 32 colored plates that illustrate each type. It serves as an educational resource for children, highlighting the characteristics and significance of trees in nature. The content is structured to engage young readers with vivid imagery and informative descriptions, fostering an appreciation for the natural world. Each plate is accompanied by text that describes the tree's features, habitat, and ecological role, making it a valuable tool for learning about botany and the environment.

PLATE XXIV
THE WILD CHERRY OR GEAN

There are now more than forty varieties of Cherry in Britain, and they all are descended from the Gean or Wild Cherry tree. This favourite tree belongs to the great Rose family, and is related to the Apple, and Pear, and Plum. It grows freely all over Britain except in the very north of Scotland; and we read that six hundred years ago the county of Kent was famous for its Cherry orchards.