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BUSH-FRUITS 



(Natural size, mi_duiui clubter.) 



EUROPEAN BLACK CURRANTS 

 (Bihes nigrum) 



Baldwin. — Described as moderately vigorous and productive. 

 Fruit variable, averaging medium. Flavor milder than that of the 

 Common Black, ripening several days later. 



Bang Up. — Mentioned by Downing as a variety similar, and in 

 no way superior, to the Black English. 



Black Grape (Ogden's Black Grape). — A vigorous grower, but 

 unproductive. Fruit variable, strong flavored. 



Blaclc Naples. — One of the best known English sorts. Vigor- 

 ous, moderately productive. Fruit variable, strong flavored. 

 Downing says it blooms earlier than the Common Black, but 

 ripens later (Fig. 69). 



