ON SOME ODD BERRIES 



unusual qualities of the berry itself seemed to 

 justify its introduction. So it was announced to 

 the public in 1893 as the Japanese Golden May- 

 berry. 



The bushes on which the Mayberry grows are 

 distinct from all others of the tribe, attaining a 

 height of six or eight feet and being almost tree- 

 like in form. All along the branches the white, 

 bell-shaped blossoms are pendant, soon succeeded 

 by the large, sweet, golden, semi-translucent 

 berries. 



The plants do not at first bear very heavily, 

 but as they advance in age they produce a sur- 

 prising abundance of fruit. 



Unfortunately the hybrid Mayberry is not 

 hardy, and so is not adapted to the climate in many 

 parts of the United States. It has become almost 

 the standard berry in the Philippine Islands, and 

 it is sure to gain popularity in any climate to 

 which it is adapted. 



More recently I have given attention to improv- 

 ing the variety, and the developed races bear lus- 

 cious fruit fully an inch and a half in diameter. 

 The fruit is rather soft and more suitable for home 

 use than for the market. But it is a productive and 

 delicious berry, well worthy of introduction in all 

 milder climates. 



Possibly a series of hybridizing experiments, 



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