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STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Nemaha is a comparatively recent introduction from Nebraska. It has most, if not 

 all, the valuable qualities of the Gregg, with improved flavor and superior hardiness. 

 It seems likely to supersede that old favorite, even as a market variety. 



As a desirable selection for a family plat we would name Souhegan (or Tyler), Hil- 

 born, and Nemaha, with Shaffer for canning. 



The foregoing will suffice also for a market plantation, with the possible 

 substitution of Gregg in place of Hilborn. 



BLACKBERRIES, (Rubtis villosus). 



Both the plant and the fruit of the blackberry seem to have nearly, if 

 not wholly, escaped the attacks of both insects and fungi during the season. 



8. spreading, 

 t. taU. 



ABBREVIATIONS. 



Habit of Growth. 



tr. trailing, 

 u. upriglit. 



The following include the more useful and valuable varieties, whether 

 new or old, which appear in the foregoing table, and which have hereto- 

 fore attracted public notice, or promise sufficient value to warrant future 

 attention : 



Early Harvest originated, several years since, in southern Illinois, where it is highly 

 esteemed. It was disseminated by an eastern establishment, which, by some mishap, 

 sent out large quantities of spurious plants under this name, which prove to be the 

 Brunton, a very tender variety, and therefore worthless at the north. The genuine 

 Early Harvest is alleged to be hardy, early, productive, and profitable. 



Wilson and Wilson, Jr., are so nearly alike that a single notice may suffice for both, 

 the latter being an alleged seedling from the former, by the late Wm. Parry of New 



