1908] Blanchard,— Identity of Rubus Canadensis 121 
two-thirds as wide as long; sepals reflexed. Fruit ripening after the 
middle of August, generally small, short, as wide as long, short-oblong, 
commonly rather sour. 
Abundant as observed by the writer in the higher parts of Vermont 
and New Hampshire, and in the southeastern townships of the Prov- 
ince of Quebec, and at least occasional in other parts of Canada; 
occurring also in New York from Rochester to Lake Champlain. 
This species is not entirely confined to the high sections, but is occa- 
sional near the Connecticut River especially in light shade. Here 
it is often slightly pubescent and is earlier than in its higher home, 
but the large flowers, dark green leaves, red, nearly unarmed stems, 
narrow leaflets and poor fruit are very noticeable. Pubescence on the 
under side of the leaves and on the inflorescence marks many plants 
where it is most at home. Some people call it the “sour blackberry ” 
and where it is the only blackberry to be had, people seem to prefer 
to go without rather than gather it. Nowhere have I seen it thrive 
better than near the Town House in Stratton, Vt., and on the old 
turnpike road in the vicinity of the field now marked by a log-cabin 
where the famous Whig gathering on “Stratton Mountain” was held 
in 1840 with Daniel Webster as speaker. 
The high blackberry situation in Southeastern Vermont is this: 
Near the Connecticut River the only high blackberry most people 
know is the long, aromatic Rubus nigrobaccus Bailey, an older name 
for which is А. Alleghaniensis Porter which must now be used. Ав 
you go west and get into more elevated sections this becomes scarce 
and another species R. pergratus Blanchard (Кнорока, 8: 96) often 
alled the “square blackberry" is sought by berry pickers who call 
R. Alleghaniensis the “long blackberry,” “sow-teat” and “sheep-teat.” 
As you get into still higher sections this becomes scarce and R. Can- 
adensis which has grown more and more plenty as you advanced has 
the field to itself. 
WESTMINSTER, VERMONT. 
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