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THE FLORIST. 



DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF FRUITS. 



CHERRIES {continued from p. 148). 



5. Black Tartarian. 



Synonyms : Tartarian, Eraser's Black, Eraser's Tartarian, 

 Eraser's Black Heart, Ronalds's Black Heart, Ronalds' s 

 Black, Black Russian, Circassian, Black Circassian, 

 Superb Circassian, Ronalds's Large Black Heart, Eraser's 

 Tartarische. 

 Eruit large, heart-shaped, at times a little obtuse, and irregular 

 in outline, with a small suture on one side. Skin dark red and very 

 glossy, changing to a fine purplish black as it approaches maturity. 

 Stalk of moderate length, slender, and inserted in a deep even cavity. 

 Elesh purplish-red, firm, but melting, sweet, very rich, and high- 

 flavoured. Stone middle-sized, ovate, much flattened at the sides. 

 The fruit ripens about the middle of July, and will hang a few weeks 

 on the tree. 



Black Tartarian. 



This variety can be easily distinguished from other kinds by its 

 upright growth and compact habit. It bears well as a standard ; 

 but richly deserves an east or west wall. The fruit sets well and 

 stones freely, which renders it a desirable kind for forcing. It is 



