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the tree when the morning clew is on them, and 

 the stones being also swallowed, will purge so 

 effectually, as to cure those who have the gout 

 in their feet. 



Dried cherries are much esteemed for 

 winter puddings, and the wine made from 

 this fruit much resembles the red Constantia, 

 both in colour and flavour. The small black 

 cherries, with good brandy, produce one of 

 the most wholesome as well as agreeable li- 

 quors. Eau de cerises is an admired liquor of 

 France. 



The wood of the cherry-tree, which is hard 

 and tough, is next to oak for strength, and 

 comes the nearest to mahogany in appear- 

 ance: it is in much request by the turners 

 for making chairs, &c. 



The cherry-tree produces its fruit gene- 

 rally at the extremity of the branches; 

 therefore, in pruning, they should never be 

 shortened. 



Judiciously planted, the cherry-tree is 

 very ornamental in a shrubbery, its early 

 white blossoms contrasting with the sombre 

 shades of evergreens in the spring, and its 

 graceful ruby balls giving a pleasing variety 

 in the summer. 



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There is a feast celebrated at Hamburg, 

 called the "Feast of Cherries;" in which 



