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448. Cérasus vulgaris. 
of these the four following varieties, which we particularise on account of 
their being purely ornamental : — 
¥ C. v. 2 flore semipléno Hort.—Flowers semidouble. 
¥ C.v. 3 fldre pléno 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 mérisier; 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 Prinus Mahdleb. 
¥ C. v. 4& persicifléra 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 foliis 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 following 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. 
Buttner’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. i 
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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