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being less deeply colored, and slightly less acid ; resem- 

 bling more the White Dutch. 



Knight's Early Eed. Color, red ; quality, 3. 

 Remarks. — Not very early, as represented to be. 



Missouri. 



Remarks. — Only ornamental. Yery early, and blos- 

 soms very fragrant in Spring. 



RED DUTCH. Color, red ; quality,!. 



Remarks. — Not distinct from the variety usually grown 

 in most old gardens. About the very best sort to culti- 

 vate in the Middle States, and in our vicinity (Cincinnati). 



Striped Fruited. Only as a curiosity. 



YICTORIA, Goliath, etc Color, red ; quality, 2. 



Remarks. — Bunches, long, somewhat larger than Red 

 Dutch, and slightly more acid; ripens later, and hangs a 

 long time. Plants vigorous, of a spreading habit. Its 

 very large bunches make it desirable for market culture. 

 It requires more trial in the vicinit}' of Cincinnati. Its 

 lateness in ripening makes it more valuable. 



WHITE DUTCH. Color, white ; quality,!. 



Remarks. — Differing only from the quality of the Red 

 Dutch, in being of a yellowish white, and less acid, more 

 delicate in flavor, and therefore preferred for table use. 

 Not quite so hardy as the Red Dutch ; rather more deli- 

 cate in flavor, less acid, and the berries generally larger. 

 Currants are better, in this climate, for a little shade. 



White Pearl. Color, pearl ; quality, 2. 

 Remarks. — A new variety. Bunches very large. 

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