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what resembling that of the common black mulberry. This variety 
of mulberry differs from all the others, in throwing up suckers freely 
from the roots. It also strikes more readily by cuttings, either of the 
young or old wood, than any other variety. It is extensively propa- 
gated in the French and Italian nurseries; and it has also become a 
favourite variety in North America, In the Gardener’s Magazine, 
vol. xii., the numerous good qualities of this variety will be found 
pointed out in detail, by Signor Manetti of Monza. See, also, 
Kenrick’s American Orchardist, and the American Gardener’s Ma- 
gazine, vol. i. p. 310. and 336., and vol. ii. p. 33. From the colour 
and excellence of the fruit, we think it highly probable that this sort 
of mulberry belongs rather to M. tatarica Pall., than M. alba. 
*¥ M. a. 3 Morettiana Hort., Lodd. Cat., ed. 1836; Dandolo’s Mulberry ; 
has black fruit, and very large, perfectly flat, deep green, shining 
leaves, which are thin, and perfectly smooth on both surfaces. Its 
leaves rank next to those of M. a. multicadlis as food for silkworms; 
and the silk made by worms fed on them is of a beautiful gloss, and 
ofa finer quality than any other. It is, however, neither so productive 
nor so hardy as M. a. multicailis. It was first brought into notice 
in 1815, by M. Moretti, professor in the university of Pavia; whence 
its name of Morettidza. Its name of Dandolo Mulberry was given 
in honour of Count Dandolo, who has not only devoted much time 
to the improvement of the culture of the silkworm, but has written 
an excellent work on the subject. 
¥ M. a. 4 macrophilia Lodd. Cat., ed. 1836; a. latifolia Hort.; 1. 
hispanica Hort.; Murier d’Espagne, Feuille d’ Espagne, Fr,—This 
variety produces strong and vigorous shoots, and large leaves, some- 
times measuring 8 in. long, and 6 in. broad, resembling in form those 
of M. nigra, but smooth, glossy, and succulent. The fruit is white. 
If grown in rich soils, this sort, it is stated in the Nouveau Cours 
d Agriculture, is apt to produce leaves which are so exceedingly 
succulent and nourishing, that they occasion the worms fed on them 
to burst. It is a most valuable variety for poor soils, particularly in 
rocky calcareous situations. 
¢ M.a. 5 romana Lodd. Cat., ed. 1836; M.a. ovalifolia; Mdarier romain, 
Fr. ; bears so close a resemblance to the above sort, as not to require 
any more particular description. 
M. a. 6 nervosa Lodd. Cat., ed. 1836; MM. nervosa Bon Jard., 1836 ; 
iM. subalba nervosa Hort.; has the leaves strongly marked with 
thick white nerves on the under side. There is a subvariety (1. 
n. 2 longifolia) mentioned in the Bon Jardinier, which has longer 
leaves. 
% M. a.7 itaélica Hort.; M. italica Lodd. Cat., ed. 1836; has a lobed 
leaf. In 1825, and for a few years before and after, while attempts 
were making to introduce the culture of silk into England and Ire- 
land, this variety was principally planted. The plants were im- 
ported from the Continent, chiefly by Messrs. Loddiges. M. a. i. 
rubra, the M. rubra of Lodd. Cat., ed. 1836, is a subvariety of this 
sort. 
M. a. 8 rosea Hort., Lodd. Cat., ed. 1836; the small white Mulberry ; 
Miurier rose, Feuille rose, F’r.; is one of the kinds called, in France, 
a wild variety. The fruit is small, white, and insipid ; and the leaves 
resemble the leaflets of a rose tree, but are larger. This kind is 
said to produce remarkably strong silk. 
¥ M. a. 9 columbéssa Lodd. Cat., ed. 1836 ; Columba, Fr.; has small deli- 
cate leaves, and flexible branches. It is considered the most tender 
of all the kinds. 
¥ M. a. 10 membrandcea Lodd. Cat., ed. 1836; Mirier a Feuilles de Par- 
chemin, Fr.; has large, thin, dry leaves. 
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