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. 



