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mech and half long, in a broad cavity. Flesh nearly tender, 
juicy sweet, rich and delicious. Ripe: about the middle of 
une. ig 
Great Bigarrean ? 
Large Red Prool ? 
_ The true name of this splendid cherry is not yet fully known, 
_ Wm. R. Prince, Esq., of Flushing says itis the same as he im- 
ported under the natne of Large Red Prool, and from specimena 
received from him, they appear identical, and may prove so. 
Tree very vigorous, with a rather leaning habit while young, 
but forms a beautiful head when more advanced. Foliage very 
large and long; a most prolific bearer. ; 
Frit very large, oblong heart-shaped, high shouldered, sur- 
face smooth. Skin a beautiful deep red, becoming nearly black 
at maturity. Flesh purplish, half tender, sweet, rich and excel 
lent. Ripe about the time of Black Tartarian, or just after. 
‘Rockport. Elliott. 
Rockport Bigarreau. 
Raised’ by Dr. Kirtland, Cleveland, Ohio. Tree vigorous, 
healthy, upright, forming a beautiful pyramidal head; a good 
bearer and worthy of a place in every good collection. 
Fruit large, roundish, obtuse heart-shaped. Colour, when 
fully ripe, a beautiful bright. red, shaded with pale amprer. 
Flesh, rather firm, juicy, sweet, rich, with an excellent flavour. 
Ripens early in June, or just before Mayduke. 
‘CLASS L 
SECTION II. 
Comprises those of “very good” quality, some of which, on 
further trial, may prove “best,” and some for the third section. 
AMERICAN Hear. : 
American Heart. Thomp. 
Its origin is uncertain. The tree is quite luxuriant, with wide- 
spreading branches. Productive. . 
Fruit pretty large, heart-shaped, often nearly four-sided, and 
irregular.in its otitlime—borne in clusters. Skin, at ‘first, pale, 
not becoming covered with light red or pink, mixed with very 
little amber. Stalk rather long and slender, inserted in a small 
and shallow cavity. Flesh half tender and crackling, adhering 
to the skin, which is rather tough; juice abundant, and, in dry 
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