SMALL FRUITS. 2OI 



to produce fruit. The berries are some what smaller 

 than the currant which they much resemble both in 

 taste and appearance, being, however, slightly more 

 astringent, and are borne upon short racemous 

 sprigs. The fruit is used for the same purposes as 

 the currant. It is, when removed from its natural 

 habitat, apt to be a shy bearer, but when every- 

 thing is favorable it is immensely productive. 



