Narrative
Type = Cherry. Per the American Fruit Culturist (see citation): "Quite large (often an inch in diameter), on crowded old trees only medium; heart-shaped, often rather obtuse, surface slightly uneven; nearly or quite black; stalk an inch and a half long, slightly sunk; flesh dark, half tender, with a peculiar liver-like consistancy, rich, nearly destitute of acid, with a very fine, mild flavor. Ripens early, or about the middle of June. Shoots very erect. The vigorous growth and great productiveness of the tree, and the large size and mild, sweet flavor of the fruit, render this variety a general favorite." Per Cherries, pg. 20: "Large, obtuse heart-shaped, surface irregular and uneven, deep black; stalk an inch and a half long; flesh purplish, thick, juicy, half tender, and rich; stone small, roundish oval; succeeds best against a wall, when it is ready by the end of June."