420 FLORA HISTORICA. 



by parting the roots after the stalks are decayed. 

 They thrive best in shady situations, but contri- 

 bute little towards ornamenting the garden until 

 the berry is ripe in autumn, when it assumes all 

 the beauty of the Cherry in gloss and colouring, 

 and hence we make it the emblem of deception. 



