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STATE BOARD OP AGRICULTURE 



TABULATION OF CURRANTS, 1888. 

 Key ; Form— r, roondish. Color— b, b'ack, r, red, w, white. Use— d, dessert, k, kitchen, m, market. 



Long Bunch Holland is somewhat later than the varieties above mentioned, but 

 seems to have no advantages over them except that it is less injured by the borers. 

 On the other ihand, it is very subject to the attack of plant lice, which cause the 

 leaves to roll and take on a dull red color. The fruit is borne on moderately long 

 stems, but the berries are comparatively small. The plants are vigorous and are 

 less injured than most other varieties by currant worms and the leaf-spot diseases. 



Lakewood is a vigorous, upright-growing sort that in plant and fruit resembles 

 Cherrj\ The clusters vary in size, although, as a rule, there is a long stalk be- 

 tween the fruit spurs and the base of tJie clu.ster. Although evidently a hardy 

 variety, it has not equaled those above mentioned in productiveness, 



London is one of the most promising of the new varieties f(w either home use or 

 market. The plants are tall, upright or slightly spreading, and are quite healthy 

 and vigorous in growth. The stalk is long and with a comparatively compact 

 cluster of lai'ge berries. From the fact that it is less injured by the leaf spot 

 diseases and the twig borers than most other kinds it is a valuable variety for 

 market, although the flavor of the fruit is not equal to that of some of the other 

 varieties. 



North Star is a recently introduced variety from Minnesota, which has shown 

 itself quite productive and vigorous in growth. The stalk is medium to long, the 

 clusters moderately compact and the berries of good size. The quality of the 

 fruit is good. 



Pomona, a recently introduced variety, has not been sufficiently tested to deter- 

 mine its value, although it has in some sections shown itself to be quite productive. 

 The berries are of medium size and with moderately long stalks and clusters. It 

 is dark red in color, and of high quality, comparing well with Red Dutch. The 

 other red varieties have not differed in behavior from those previously reported. 

 With good care. Red Dutch and Victoria have given excellent results, as they have 

 been less injured by the borer than other varieties. When the bushes are properly 



