thirds from the base, doubly serrated, but not so 

 deeply as those of the Heart Cherries generally 

 are ; partaking also of the thick texture of the 

 leaves of the Duke Cherries; from their larger size, 

 pendulous growth, and somewhat wavy margin, they 

 are rather more allied to those of the former. Pe- 

 tioles longish, and moderately strong, with reni- 

 form glands. 



Flowers middle-sized. Stamens shorter than 

 the style. Petals roundish, or roundish-oval, con- 

 cave, imbricated. 



Fruit between heart-shaped and round, flat- 

 tened at top and bottom. Stalk short and thick, 

 like that of the May Duke. Skin black, when the 

 fruit is fully ripe and well exposed. Flesh tender, 

 with a dark purplish juice, rich and high-flavoured. 

 Stone small, round. 



