py ee OF THE Actina Hi 
Miwty 1 
Wilson’s Early.— Of good growth ne very Srcdaenee 
of the largest and of good flavor. It has wintered well thus 
Early. a 
Wilson’s, Jr.— The growth of this is more vigorous than is that 
of the Wilson’s Early, and the fruits are of the same size and : 
season as Wilson’s Early. Winters well. ay, 
CURRANTS. 
This being the first season of bearing for several of these varie- _ 
ties, there was not kept an accurate account of the yield of each, © 
but from observation and notes taken through picking seasona 
fair idea of the relative value of the leading varieties was formed. met 
It has been observed that there is more and more inquiry in ie 
regard to good varieties of black currants by fruit growers and 
gardeners, showing that there is a growing demand for themin 
the markets, which is gratifying, since they are of the easiest cul- ~ 
_ ture and very productive. A leading small fruit grower in this _ 
vicinity assured me that he could dispose of the product of fifty 
bushes at good prices; and I have no doubt that, where they are 
grown in suflicient quantities, the making of them into jelly or 
marmalade would be profitable. 
The following is a description of the leading black varieties 
tested this season : i 
Baldwin’s Black.— An upright growing variety of medium pro- 
ductiveness. Clusters short, and fruits of but medium size and — Ww 
ripen unevenly. Season late. 
Black English.— Of spreading habit and vigorous growth. Very 
productive. Fruits of large size and from seven to tenonastem. 
Clusters ripen evenly the full length, enabling the bulk of crop to — 
be picked at one time. Season early. Sale 
Black Naples.— Upright growth; vigorous and early. Very ‘ 
productive of large sized fruits which ripen at one time. Cluster 
loose with many fruits missing. 
Champion Black.— A dwart, upright growing variety, and fairly 
productive of good sized fruits. Clusters short, and the fruits 
ripen evenly. Season early. Y 
Crandalls.— This variety has been tested here but one year, but 
from observations made and reports from other stations it is 
unlikely that it will become a very extensively grown variety. 
_ The fruits are of medium size with but very few on each bush, 
and while the flavor is not as pronounced as in the old blac 
