XXVI. iJosA^CE^ : ce'rasus. 



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448. C^rasus vulgaris. 



of these the four following varieties, which we particularise on account of 

 their being purely ornamental : 



t C. V. 2 fiore semipleno Hort. Flowers semidouble. 



t C. T. 3 Jlore pleno Hort. All the stamens of this variety are changed 

 into petals ; and the pistillum into small green leaves, which occupy 

 the centre of the flower. The flower is smaller and less beautiful 

 than that of the double merisier; but, as the tree does not grow so 

 high, and as it can be grown as a shrub, it is suitable for planting in 

 situations where the other cannot be introduced. It is commonly 

 grafted on the Priinus Mahdleb. 



^f C. V. 4- persicrflora Hort. The flowers are double, and rose-coloured. 

 This variety was known to Bauhin and to Tournefort, but is at pre- 

 sent rare in gardens. 



^ C. V. 5 fdliis variegdtis Hort. has variegated leaves. 



The fruit-bearing varieties are arranged in the Nouveau Du Hamel, 

 under the following heads ; 



1. Flesh whitish, and more or less acid; including the Montmorency 

 cherry. 



2. Flesh whitish, and only very slightly acid ; including the English 

 duke cherries. 



3. Flesh red, including the griottiers, or morellos. 



The foUoiuing selection has been made by Mr. Thompson, with a 

 view of exemplifying the different forms which the varieties of the 

 cultivated cherries assume, as standard trees : 



The Bigarreau is a tree of vigorous growth, with large pale green leaves, 

 and stout divergent branches. 



Bitttner's Yellow is a vigorous-growing tree, like the preceding, but with 

 golden- coloured fruit. 



The Kentish Cherry is a round-headed tree, with slender shoots, some- 

 what pendulous. 



The May Duke is a middle-sized or low tree with an erect fastigiate 

 head. 



The Morello is a low tree, with a spreading head, somewhat pendulous ; 

 most prolific in flowers and fruit ; the latter ripening very late, and, 



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