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BLACK BEERIES (Rubus villosus) . 



NOTES ON VARIETIES. 



Agawam, Knox, and Wallace are old varieties, which may be safely com- 

 mended for home use, if not even for market. 



Ancient Briton and Triumph (Western) are, in certain localities, com- 

 mended for market. Though hardy, they are quite too small, unless with 

 good soil, high culture and close pruning. 



Austin, a new dewberry from Texas, Lovett (Best), Otis, and Reyner, 

 are recently planted varieties not yet fruited. 



Childs (Tree), though planted in 1888, has little so far to recommend it. 



Early Harvest, though early and good, is rather small and lacks hardi- 

 ness. 



Early King and Early Mammoth are large, vigorous and productive. 

 They are worthy of extensive trial. 



Eldorado, Fruitland, Lincoln, Maxwell, Ohmer, Piasa, and Sandford, 

 though several of them appear to be promising, are yet on probation. 



Erie, Minnewaski, Nevada and Thompson, so far appear to be variable; 

 often more or less unproductive. 



