if
thirds from the base, doubly serrated, but not so
deeply as those of the Heart Cherries generally
are; partaking also of the thick texture of the
leaves of the Duke Cherries; from their larger size,
pendulous growth, and somewhat wavy margin, they
are rather more allied to those'of the former. P etioles
longish, and moderately strong, with reniform
glands.
F lowers middle-sized. S tamens shorter than
the style. P etals roundish, or roundish-oval, concave,
imbricated.
F ruit between heart-shaped and round, flattened
at top and bottom. S talk short and thick,
like that of the May Duke. S k in black, when the
fruit is fully ripe and well exposed. F lesh tender,
with a dark purplish juice, rich and high-flavoured.
S tone small, round.
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