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should become the parent of a new and valuable class of 



Fig. 90. LEAF OP DESERET. 



Currants, as it possesses many good qualities and few 

 defects. Figure 90 shows a leaf of this variety. 



Golden. Large, round, deep golden-yellow, very acid, 

 and slightly bitter ; flowers yellow. Of no value for its 

 fruit, but might be improved. Native of the Rocky 

 Mountains, and a variety of 72. aureum. 



Missouri Black. Very large, jet black, hard, dry, and 



