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varieties, excepting only Victoria and Long Bunched Holland, which 

 appear to be at least partially exempt. The occurrence of hot, dry 

 weather, during July and August, appears to be promotive of this malady. 

 The white currants are treated, by botanists, as mere varieties; and since, 

 in each case, the name indicates this color, they, in common with the red 

 varieties, are included in the species ruhriim in the following table, with- 

 out further designation : 



CURRANTS, RED, WHITE AND BLACK. 



The variation among currants is comparatively slight, whether as to 

 quality, size, or productiveness. 



The following varieties will constitute a satisfactory selection for home 

 or domestic uses: 



White Dutch, although slightly deficient in vigor, is the mildest and 

 richest flavored; and, at the some time, the most beautiful of currants. It 

 is abundantly productive. 



Red Dutch, although slightly smaller in berry than Cherry, Versaillaise, 

 or Fay, is longer than these in bunch, at least equally productive, while it 

 is decidedly superior in flavor. It is generally recognized as the best of the 

 red currants. 



Victoria is slightly later and more acid than Red Dutch, and rivals it 

 in productiveness. In localities in which the twig borer is troublesome, 

 this may very properly be substituted for Red Dutch, even for a home 

 plantation. 



Lee is a desirable black currant for the home plat, when fruit of this 

 species is desired for culinary or other purposes. 



