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CERASUS VL'LGAKIS, 



fit'sli frotii tho trees, when dreiiclicd willi the morning dew. and {\w stones l)eing 

 also swalloweil, will purire etrectnally, and cure those alllicted with the gout in 

 their I'eet. Tlic hard-lles^ied cherries arc considered rather indigestihle when 

 eaten too freely; hut tlie soft-tles]i(>d kinds, such as tlie nioiellos, are esteemed 

 suliiciently wholesome to he given in fevers, wliere there is a tendency to jjutri- 

 dity. The solt-lleshed kinds are often dried, hy lieing exj)osed on hoards to the 

 sun, or in an oven of moderate warmth. Ripe cherries arc used for llavmiring 

 hrandy ; and preserves, marmalades, lozenges, and various other kinds of confec- 

 tionary are manul'actured from them. An oil is extracted from tlie kernels, 

 which is occasionally used for emulsions, and to mix in creams, sugar-plums, 

 etc., to impart to them the Havour of hitter almojids. 



Judiciously planted in the shrid)hery, tlie Cerasus vulgaris forms a very beau- 

 tiful tree. In spring, its early white blossoms arc contrasted with the sombre 

 shades of green ; and its graceful ruby and variegated balls, give a pleasing 

 variety in summer. 



