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tion and selection the Strawberry tree might be 

 improved and made to bear a very fragrant and 

 luscious fruit. 



Various members of the genus are available, 

 and there is good prospect that experiments in 

 selective breeding, with or without hybridization, 

 would reward the experimenter. 



Two other shrubs that give good promise are 

 the Hawthorn and the Mountain Ash. The 

 Hawthorn in particular is an extremely valuable 

 shrub, and gives very great promise of the pro- 

 duction of improved varieties of fruit through 

 selective breeding, especially as it is one of the 

 most variable shrubs. 



The mountain ash is usually raised for the 

 beauty of its fruit. I have made experiments in 

 selective breeding with this plant, and have 

 greatly improved the size and beauty of the 

 clusters of fruit. With the hawthorn also 

 I have made some interesting experiments, 

 but there is fine opportunity for other workers 

 in this field. Indeed, the work of devel- 

 oping this fruit has made only the barest 

 beginnings. 



I would especially emphasize the fact that 

 there are peculiarly inviting opportunities open 

 to the amateur in connection with this familiar 

 but almost totally neglected plant. 



