281 THE FRUIT MANUAL. 



Bigarreau Gros Noir. See Tradescant's Heart. 



Bigarreau Jaboulay. See Early Jaloulay. 



Bigarreau Jaune de Drogan. See Drogaris Yellow Bigarreau. 



Bigarreau Lauermann. See Bigarreau Napoleon. 



BIGARREAU LEGREY is a small Bigarreau of a cordate shape, 

 the size of Belle Agathe, and is frequently produced in clusters of two, 

 three, and four on the same stalk, like the Cluster cherry. It ripens 

 at the same time as the Bigarreau, and is more curious than useful. 



Bigarreau Marbre de Hildesheim. See Bigarreau de Hildesheim. 

 Bigarreau Monstrueux. See Iligarreau de Mezel. 

 Bigarreau Monstrueux de Mezel. See Bigarreau de Mezel. 



BIGARREAU NAPOLEON. (Bigarreau Lauermann; Lauermann's- 

 Idrsche ; Late Mottled Bizarreau ; Lauermann 's HerzJdrsche ; Napoleon's 

 Herzkirsche). Fruit, very large, heart-shaped, obtuse towards the 

 stalk, considerably flattened on one side, and marked with a shallow 

 suture, which extends from the stalk to the apex. Skin, pale yellow 

 dotted with red, but as it becomes perfectly ripe these dots are lost in 

 a beautiful deep red cheek, which overspreads the side exposed to the 

 sun, leaving only a few yellow spots. Stalk, an inch and a half long, 

 slender, and set in a moderately deep and even cavity. Flesh, very 

 firm, white, and reddish at the stone, abounding in a very rich, sweet, 

 and aromatic juice. 



A most delicious cherry, one of the best of all the Bigarreaus, 

 whether regarding its great size, beautiful appearance, or particular 

 richness of flavour. It is ripe the end of July and beginning of August. 



The tree is a very vigorous grower, very hardy, and not subject to 

 gum. It may be grown either against a wall or as a standard, and 

 particularly the latter, as it soon forms a fine, large, and handsome 

 tree. It is also a prolific bearer. 



The origin of this excellent cherry is unknown. Its present name is not that 

 by which it was first known, for Truchsess received it from Herr Baars, of 

 Herenhausen in 1791 under that of Grosse Lauermann's Kirsche, which is, in 

 all probability, the original and correct one. That of Napoleon is of more recent 

 origin, having first been given by Messrs. Baumann, of Bolwyller. 



BIGARREAU NOIR DE SCHMIDT. Fruit, large, heart-shaped, 

 terminating at the apex in a sharp point, and with a slight suture on 

 one side. Skin, shining deep black. Stalk, an inch and a quarter to 

 an inch and three-quarters long, set in a wide depression. Flesh, 

 dark red, firm, sweet, and richly flavoured. 



A very fine large black Bigarreau ; ripe in July. 



It was introduced to this country by Mr. Rivers, and Avas awarded a first-class 

 certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1872. 



