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Bush-Fruits 



Fig. 20. Rubus Idceus 



Though similar in general appearance and in their botan- 

 ical characters, there are essential points of difference. 

 Botanically, it may be said, that the European plant is 

 rather stouter and less free in its habit of growth, the 

 leaves are a little whiter beneath, thicker, and generally 



