390 BUSn-FBUITS 



tive, giving the highest yield of all black currants at Geneva, 

 N. Y. Fruit variable in size, milder in flavor than the Common 

 Black, nearly sweet when fully ripe. 



Saunders.— OvigmSited by William Saunders, of Ontario. De- 

 scribed as vigorous and productive. Variable in size, rather mild. 

 Fairly well disseminated and promising in Canada. Another 

 variety originated by Professor Saunders, and received at the 

 Geneva (N. Y.) Exp. Station as Saunders's No. 2, is reported to 

 have little value. 



THE GOLDEN OR BUFFALO CURRANT 



(Bibes aureum) 



Crandall. — The best known variety of this species at the present 

 time, although the plants sent out under that name differ so much 

 that they are supposed to have been only seedlings. Like the 

 forms found in unnumbered door-yards, and every where known 

 as the Flowering Currant, this is a tall, vigorous, upright bush. 

 Although apparently productive, the average yield per bush at the 

 Geneva (N. Y. ) Experiment Station for three years was less than 

 one pound. The fruit has a tough skin and such a peculiar flavor 

 that it is little prized. 



i>e5ere^.— Another named variety of this species. Mentioned by 

 Fuller, who says it is highly valued by the Mormons of Salt Lake 

 City, whence he received it. 



Golden. — Apparently a variety of the western representative of 

 this species, liihes tenuiflorum, since it is described by Fuller as 

 "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 Rihes aureum. ^^ 



Je/?//.— Received at the Geneva (N. Y.) Experiment Station 

 from R. H. Blair & Company, Kansas City, Mo., being selected 

 plants of this species obtained in western Kansas. Found to be of 

 larger size and more productive than Crandall. 



This species has often been known under the name Missouri 

 Currant. It has also appeared at times under other names, such 

 as Utah, Utah Hybrid, etc. 



THE AMERICAN BLACK CURRANT 



{Bibes Americanuni) 



This species is almost unknown in cultivation, yet Fuller men- 

 tions one variety under the name Sweet-fruited Missouri, which 

 he describes as large, black, roundish ovoid. Bunches small, 



