Mulberries. 



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I. (a) The Russian Mulberry Sub-group. — Mortis alba var. 

 Tatarica, Loudon. {Morus Tatarica of Linnaeus). 



This is a hardy type of Moms alba wMch was introduced into 

 our western States during 1875-1876-1877 by tbe Kussian Men- 

 nonites. It scarcely differs from tbe type of Morus alba in 

 botanical characters, and perhaps should not be kept distinct, even 

 as a botanical variety. As commonly seen, it is a I'ow-growing 

 very bushy-topped, small tree with small and much lobed leaves. 



Russ'an Mulberry. 



The fruit is usually very small and insipid, and varies from creamy 

 white to violet, deep red and almost black. The accompanying 

 picture of the Eussian Mulberry appeared in the American Grarden 

 some two years ago. It was made from a specimen taken early 

 in the season from the Cornell garden. The Russian Mulberry 

 is commonly propagated from seeds and is therefore very vai'iable. 

 A lai'ge-fruited or distinct growing form often appears^ and three, 

 at least, of these have been named. They are described below. 



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