Among our fruit-trees the Cherry occupies the most conspicuous place,
considered with reference either to shade or ornament, surpassing all
the others in size and in comeliness of growth. All the species are
handsome trees, and some of them are of great stature. They are natives
of all countries in the northern temperate zone, but not of any region
south of the equator. The three most remarkable species of the family
are the common garden Cherry, or Mazard, which is believed to be a
native of Asia; the Great Northern Cherry, or Gean, of Europe; and the
Black Cherry of the United States.