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SUCCESSFUL FRUIT CULTURE 



White Imperial (Figure 78) — White varieties of 

 this fruit are not very popular in the markets, but as the 

 fruit is much less acid than the red kinds and of much 

 better flavor, they should be planted for home use, and 

 the markets be educated to know of their superior qual- 

 ity. The above variety is the 

 best in quality of this group, 

 and is equally productive with 

 the White Grape, which is also 

 a good kind, but more acid 

 than the latter. 



The Black Currant {Ribes 

 nigrum) — The black currant 

 is a vigorous growing, hardy 

 and productive fruit, but is 

 not generally in demand ex- 

 cept in markets where there are 

 many English or German peo- 

 ple. In its uncooked state it 

 has a peculiar flavor that is 

 not liked by Americans, but it 

 makes a most delicious jelly or 

 marmalade. It is easily grown, 

 is free from all insect pests and 

 fungous diseases that attack 

 the red currant, and where 

 there is a market for the fruit 

 at reasonable prices it would 

 be very profitable. If a hybrid 

 could be produced between this and the red currant, 

 with improved quality and with the same hardiness and 

 vio:or, it would be a valuable addition to our hardv fruits. 

 Among the best varieties are the Black English, Black 

 Naples and Lee's Prolific, the latter perhaps being the 

 best of the three. 



Fig. 78— White Imperial 

 Currant 



