Actiana.
The blackest of all be called Actians, because they were brought from Actium a promontory of Epire. In England we have also seen white Cherries growing, wherein the artificial choler marred the good nature and taste of them; wherefore I will not commend them for wholesomness, but shew their rareness.
Concerning their uses, let us remember thus much; that the Coeurs or French Cherries are most cordiall, the common and pulpy Cherries most nourishing, the black Cherries kernel is the best meat, but his flesh un∣wholesome and loathsome to the stomach.
Furthermore our common Cherries being ripe and eaten from the Tree in a dewy morning, loosen the belly: when contrariwise Coeurs and red soure Cherries bind the same, being of a more dry and astringent fa∣culty.
All Cherries (saving them which are black) slake thirst, cool moderately, and procure appetite. Sweet and ripe Cherries should be eaten formost; others are 〈1 page duplicate〉〈1 page duplicate〉