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Parker, i. Can. Exp. Farms Rpt. 399. 1895. 



A weak growing, unproductive seedling raised by Saunders; berries small, strongly- 

 flavored, borne in short clusters; midseason. 



Pearce. i. Can. Exp. Farms Rpt. 399. 1895. 



Another Saunders' seedling lacking vigor but productive; berries borne on long clusters, 

 large, with a pleasant, mild, sweet flavor; midseason. 



Prince, i. Can. Cent. Exp. Farm Bttl. 56:17. 1907. 



A rather \ngorous but unproductive grower; bunches small; berries medium to large, 

 briskly subacid, medium quality; late. 



Prince ofWales. i. CarJ. Mom. 7:119. 1865. 2. A'. F. 5/a. 7?nZ. 95:430, fig. 21. 1895. 



Wales. 3. Can. Cent. Exp. Farm Bid. 56:17. 1907. 



It is uncertain whether this currant originated in Canada or England. The variety 

 has been known in America for more than sixty years. In 1S97 the American Pomological 

 Society added the sort to its fruit catalog list. On the Station grounds the plants are 

 vigorous, very productive; bunches small; berries vary from small to large, with a fairly 

 mild, pleasant flavor, becoming quite sweet at maturity; good; late. 



Resister. i. Bvmyard Ca/. 26. 192 1. 



This variety was introduced in England in 1907. It is said to resist effectively attacks 

 of the currant gall mite which is popularly called " big bud." 



Ruler. I. Can. Exp. Farms Rpt. 399. 1895. 



Raised by William Saunders, London, Ontario, prior to 1887. Plants vigorous, pro- 

 ductive; bunches short; berries mediiun in size; inferior in quality; midseason. 



Saimders. i. Mich. Sta. Bui. 67:19. 1890. 2. iV. Y. Sta. Bid. 95:431. 1895. 



Originated by William Savmders, London, Ontario, prior to 1887. The name was 

 added to the American Pomological Society's list of recommended fruits in 1897. As grown 

 at this Station the plants are vigorous, productive; berries borne in medium-sized clusters, 

 vary from small to large; skin thick; mildly acid; good; midseason. 



Seabrook Black, i. Bunyard Cat. 26. 192 1. 



This variety was introduced by W. Seabrook & Son, Chalmsford, England, in 1913. 

 It closely resembles Merveille de la Gironde except that the clusters are thicker. 



Siberian, i. Bimyard Cat. 26. 192 1. 



This variety was introduced into England many years ago by H. J. Elwes, who found 

 it as a wilding near the Altai Mountains in Siberia. It is noteworthy on account of the 

 large size of the berries. 



Standard, i. Can. Cent. Exp. Farm Bui. 56:19. 1907. 



Raised by William Saunders, London, Ontario, about 1887. Plants vigorous, unpro- 

 ductive; bunches small; berries large, pleasantly flavored, subacid; good; midseason. 



Star. I. Can. Exp. Farms Rpt. 400. 1895. 



This is a Saunders' seedling which has proved to be a weak and unproductive grower; 

 bunches short; berries small, mildly and pleasantly flavored; midseason. 



