A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, `Haas Cherry`,
originating as the result of a cross between `Giant`, an unpatented
selection, and `Emperor Francis`, an unpatented selection. This new
variety is unique because its tree has proven to be reliable to produce
regular, heavy crops of mid-season, dark red, fleshed fruit that are
dually suitable for commercial uses in both processing markets as well as
direct retail sales.