160 CHERRY. 



varieties obtained and introduced by bim) been com- 

 mensurate with the spirit be evinced in bis favourite 

 pursuit. His appointment as nurseryman to tbe 

 autocrat of all tbe Russias, was but a poor recom- 

 pense for all bis toil and expensive journeyings in 

 the czar's dominions. 



14. Bleeding Heart Cherry, — Otherwise called 

 Gascoigne's, or red heart. Ripens about the begin- 

 ning of August. The fruit is large, heart-shaped, 

 and distinguished from most others by having a 

 small, teat-like point at the end of the fruit. The 

 colour is deep red ; the pulp equal in firmness to 

 that of the biggareau, juicy and rich flavoured. The 

 tree grows vigorously, and is well adapted to the 

 orchard : on a wall, or as an espalier, it should be 

 allowed plenty of room. One tree, which the author 

 had under his care at Surrendon, was planted on a 

 north aspect, and yielded little fruit ; but on his 

 training the centre branches over, and down the 

 south face of the wall, these soon bore abundantly, 

 and with a very sensible improvement in the quality 

 of the fruit. 



15. Carnation Cherry, — Ripens soon after the be- 

 ginning of August. The fruit is large, of a hand- 

 some globular shape ; the pulp is firm, and not liable 

 to burst in wet weather. The colour is a fine mar- 

 bled red, and pale white ; the juice plentiful, and 

 well-flavoured. Either as a standard in a sheltered 

 place, on an east or west wall, or as an espalier, 

 this variety may succeed ; but it is but a shy bearer 

 anywhere. 



