FIG. GJ 



BLACK NAPLES. In this variety the fruit is larger, the clusters more nu- 

 merous, and each cluster produces more berries than the ordinary kinds, on 

 which account it is highly esteemed. 



CHAMPAONK. The berries of this variety are of a pale red colour, which 

 being transparent, causes it to be generally estimated as a dessert fruit. It 

 is a prolific bearer. 



LABGE RED, Red Dutch. This is the most desirable kind of the red 

 fruited currant cnltivated ; the bush, when properly trained and pruned, 

 grows strong and upright, and produces an abundance of fine large berries. 



WHITE CRYSTAL, White Grnpe. An excellent variety, the berries of 

 which are large, and of a beautiful clear transparent brilliancy; hence its 

 name. 



WHITE DUTCH. Th:s variety is held in great esteem for different pur- 

 poses ; the clusters and berries are large, of a yellowish white colour, and 

 delicious flavour. The bushes are often so productive that the branches of 

 the bearing wood trail beneath the weight of the fruit. 



MISSOURI CURRANT. This species is quite distinct from the ordinary 

 kinds ; its berries are purple, and although of rather agreeable flavour, they 

 are not to be compared with those under general cultivation. 



To these may be added Knight's Sweet Red, Wilmofs Large Red, Went- 

 worth Red, Victoria, and Green Fruited, lately introduced. 



The above are the most celebrated species of Currants. 

 Some nurserymen's catalogues contain many other names, a 

 great proportion of which are, probably, a repetition of the 

 same frfiit. Where the Currant is cultivated for the purpose 

 of making wine, the White and Red Dutch are to be pre- 

 ferred to all others. For the dessert, the White Crystal and 

 Champagne are great favourites, on account of their trans- 

 parent clearness. 



FIG. 

 FIGUIER. Ficus carica. 



THERE are many species of the Fig, which are all natives 

 of warm climates. In some parts of Asia, and in the South 

 of Europe, they are always grown as standards ; and the 

 fruit, green and dried, forms an important part of the food 

 of the inhabitants. The London Horticultural catalogue 

 contains the names of seventy-five sorts ; and Messrs. Prince, 

 of Flushing, have about forty names in their catalogue. It 



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