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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 Monstrueux. See Bigarreau de Mezel. 

 Bigarreau Monstrueux de Mezel. See Bigarreau de Mezel. 



BIGARREAU NAPOLEON. — (Bigarreau Laiiermann; Lauermann's- 

 hirsehe ; Lauermann's Herzkirsche ; 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 in 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 Herren- 

 hausen in 1791 under that of Grosse Lauermann's Klrsche, which is, in all pro- 

 bability, the original and correct one. That of Kapoleon is of recent origin, having 

 first been given by Messrs. Banmann, of Bolwyller. 



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

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

 one side. Skin, shining deep black. 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 was awarded a first-class 

 certificate by the Boyal Horticultural Society in 1872. 



BIGARREAU NOIR HATIF.— Fruit, about medium size, small 

 for a Bigarreau ; obtuse heart-shaped, compressed on both sides, and 

 flattened at the stalk, and slightly marked with a suture on one side. 

 Skin, black, smooth, and shining. Flesh, fijm, very dark red, with 

 deep-coloured juice, sweet, with a somewhat bitter mixture. 



Ripe the middle of July, before the other Bigarreaus. The tree is 

 an excellent bearer. 



Bigarreau Papal. See Bigarreau Eeveixhon. 



Bigarreau Radowesnitzer, See Bohemian Blaek Bigarreau. 



