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THE MULBERRY. 



New American.* Large, from one to two inches long, glossy. 

 Tree strong, vigorous, very productive, hardy. Fruit begins to 

 ripen in June and continues into September. The best variety 

 for Northern States. Fig. 570. New York. 



FiG. 568. Downing Mlb<ry, Fm. 569. Hicks. FIG. 57 o New American. 



Russian. Tree spreading, drooping, hardy ; fruit produced in 

 great abundance over a long season, purplish-black to cream 

 white. Worthless for table use, but good to attract birds away 

 from more desirable fruit. It is a form of Morns alba. The 

 nursery trees are grown from seeds, and therefore they are very 

 variable. There are some good strains for eating, and three or 

 four of these have been given distinct names. 



Stubbs. Large, two inches by three-quarters, deep black, rich, 

 sub-acid. Extremely prolific. Very valuable for the South. 

 Georgia. 



r eas Weeping. Fruit small, reddish, of little value, but the tree 

 is so very pronounced in its weeping habit that it is desirable as 

 <tn ornament for lawns. Tree dwarf, slow grower. Seedling of 



