270 Report upon the Varieties of the Cherry, 



How it derives its name is not known. There is a variety in 

 America called the China Heart, from its mottling being like some 

 of the representations on China ware ; but this sort was not received 

 from that quarter. It may have been named however from some 

 similar fancy in regard to its colouring. 



26, Churchill's Heart. 



Syn. Churchill's Heart. Hort. Cat. No. 65. 



Shoots yellowish, partially covered with a close grayish epidermis. Leaves large, ob- 

 long, tapering to the point, somewhat waved, rather coarsely serrated. Petioles and 

 middle rib with the veins beneath similar to those of the generality of Heart Cherries. 

 Flowers large. Petals oval. Fruit large, heart-shaped. Stalk about two inches in length. 

 Skin on the shaded side of a waxy white colour, the exposed part bright red, mottled 

 with darker, some of the whitish ground-colour shewing through the other. Flesh pale, 

 or yellowish-white, rather firm, sweet, and rich. Stone middle-sized, ovate. 



Ripens in July. A very good sort of Heart Cherry, but the tree 

 appears subject to gum. 



27. Gascoigne's Heart. 



Syn. Gascoigne's Heart. Switzer, 140. Langley, t. 17, f. 45. 

 Bleeding Heart. Miller, No. 15. Lindl. Guide, No. 150. 



Brooksh. Pom. Lond. 8, t. 9. Hort. Cat. No. 91. 

 Herefordshire Heart. 

 Guigne Rouge Hative. 

 Red Heart (of some collections). 



Branches spreading. Leaves oblong, narrow, tapering to the point, sharply, but not 

 very deeply serrated ; the young leaves, when unfolding in spring are of a particularly 

 reddish-brown colour. Flowers opening late. Petals oblong. Fruit tolerably large, 

 heart-shaped, frequently pointed. Stalk long and slender. Skin bright red, slightly 

 mottled. Flesh white, firm, and sweet. Stone large and ovate. 



Ripens early in July, and is but a moderate bearer. Compared 

 with some of the new sorts, this is of little estimation. 



