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leaved Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) , a bush cherry described in the annual report for 

 1908, had a medium crop of fruit. This is hardier than the tree cherries and promises 

 to be a very useful fruit for the colder parts of Canada. The writer saw this cherry 

 growing at Brandon, Man., in 1910, and the seedlings under the parent bush showed 

 that the bush had fruited there. 



GRAPES. 



The grape 'vines came through the winter well in 1910, as they usually do, and 

 there was promise of a good crop until June 4, when the frost lessened it very much 

 On the whole, however, there was a medium crop. Vines in this vicinity suffered 

 more, in some cases, than those at the Experimental Farm, the crop being entirely 

 destroyed. Where grapes have to be covered with soil in winter, as they have at 

 Ottawa, it is important to leave them covered in the spring as late as possible without 

 breaking off the young shoots, as spring frosts are more to be feared than winter 

 injury. The autumn being one without killing frosts until October 13, it made a 

 long ripening season, but, on account of the cool nights, the grapes did not ripen as 

 quickly as they generally do and, although 97 varieties ripened, they were not of as 

 good flavour as usual. 



SMALL FEUITS. 



The crops of currants and of gooseberries were medium ones in 1910, but rasp- 

 berries and strawberries were light, owing to the drought in June and July and there 

 were few blackberries, as usual. The Ruby raspberry continued to be a promising red 

 sort. The Count and Brighton, two early red varieties originated by Dr. Wm. Saunders, 

 are very productive. The King is proving one of the hardiest varieties in the prairie 

 provinces. Herbert is still the best red raspberry at Ottawa, but growers who ship 

 berries long distances find that it is not firm enough for them. Xo new varieties of 

 strawberries under test were of special promise in 1910. The Paul Jones was one of 

 the best. The following description was made of it in 1910. 



Paul Jones (Imperfect). — Fruit conical; above medium size; calyx medium; 

 external colour bright scarlet, glossy; flesh bright scarlet; seeds moderately prominent; 

 core tender; juicy; pleasant, acid; above medium quality; season medium early; 

 moderately firm; plant vigorous; many runners; foliage good; very little rust. 



Appears productive. Is attractive in appearance. 



Obtained from R. W. Johnson, Northboro, Mass., in 1909, and said to be a cross 

 between Haverland and Brandywine. 



VEGETABLES. 



For the past twenty-three years, experiments with vegetables have been an impor- 

 tant part of the work of the Horticultural Division. During that time, hundreds of 

 varieties have been tested and many cultural experiments conducted, some of which 

 are reported upon each year. As it is important to have early varieties of vegetables 

 in many parts of Canada, extra early strains of some of the more important sorts are 

 being developed by selection in order to show, if possible, how onch farmer could raise 

 and improve his own seed. Good results have already been obtained with beans, toma- 

 toes and corn. 



farmers' list of best vegetables. 



The Faramers' List of Best Vegetables, which has hern published from time to 

 time in the annual report, has been much appreciated. This list is really a summary 



