DESCRIPTJ VE CA TALOQ UE OF FR UITS. 27 



(From Journal of Horticulture ) 



SCHMIDT'S BIGARREAU. 



This noble Cherry was introduced into England by Mr. Rivers under the name 

 of Bigarroau Noir de Schmidt, who has not been able to trace its history beyond 

 the Societe Yan Mons, of Belgium, from which he received it. It is by far the 

 largest of all the Black Bigarreau Cherries. 



As will be seen from our engraving, the fruit is produced in clusters, and is of a 

 large size, round and somewhat oblate. The skin is of a deep blnck color, and 

 there is a large style mark on the apex. The stalk is stout, 2 inches long, and 

 rather deeply inserted ; flesh, dark, tender, and very juicy, with a line flavor. The 

 stone is very small for the size of the fruit. 



