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VARIETIES. 



The following varieties of currants liave proven valuable in this 

 state: 



London Market. Extensively planted on account of its vigorous plant, 

 healthy foliage and productiveness. The fruit is large and handsome. 

 Kipeus with Victoria. \\'ell and favorably known in ]\Iichigan. 



Victoria. An old time standard variety. A vigorous, erect grower 

 and very productive. Berries are medium size and hang in large and 

 extremely long bunches. Is being succeeded by varieties having larger 

 berries. 



Fay's Prolific. A well known market variety, on account of its pro- 

 ductiveness, and large handsome berries. It is more productive and of 

 better flavor than the original Cherry currant. 



Wilder. A comparatively new variety. Its promising features are 

 its strong vigorous growth and productiveness. The fruit is large and 

 handsome and hangs on for late picking. 



Red Dutch. One of the oldest varieties known and still grown by 

 many. Its general characteristics are similar to those of Victoria, but 

 it is distinct from it. 



Prince Albert. A favorite with many growers in Michigan but it is 

 not generally grown ; a strong grower and productive ; berries are medium 

 in size and hang in short bunches; used considerably for canning. 



Red Cross. A new variety. A vigorous and productive bush. Ber- 

 ries are large and hang in long, large clusters. Flavor mild and pleasant. 



Perfection. A new variety that has gained prominence very rapidly. 

 A vigorous grower and bears well. Well known. Large handsome fruit 

 to the end of the bunch which are medium in size. The flavor is less 

 acid than other varieties of the Cherry type. 



The black and white currants are little groA^Ti in this State. The 

 White Grape is the most satisfactory variety of the white fruit type. 



The culture of the black currant in Michigan cannot be encouraged, 

 since it harbors a disease that is extremely dangerous to the White pine 

 tree. Bearing plantations should be exterminated. 



RED raspberries. 



The red raspberry is an important source of profit to the small fruit 

 grower. The demand is always strong for good fruit and it is used 

 in the fresh state and for canning and preserving. The softness of 

 the fruit, however, makes it very essential that the market be close at 

 hand and that the fruit be handled with extreme care. Poor prices for 

 red raspberries are almost alw\ays due to careless handling and to their 

 perishability. 



The best soil for a red raspberry plantation is rich sandy loam, well 

 drained but containing plenty of moisture. 



PLANTS AND PLANTING. 



Plants for a new plantation can easily be taken from an old bed by 

 digging up the strong suckers of the past season's growth or. they can 

 be secured from a nursery. The tops of the young plants should be 

 cut back to about six or eight inches and the roots also cut back slightly. 



