314 Bush-Fruits 



Sauriders. Originated by William Saunders, of Ontario. De- 

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

 Fairly well disseminated and promising in Canada. 



THE GOLDEN OR BUFFALO CURRANT 



(Ribes odoratum) 



Crandall. The best known variety of this species, although the 

 plants sent out under that name differ so much that they are sup- 

 posed to have been only seedlings. Like the forms found in unnum- 

 bered door-yards, known as the Flowering Currant, this is a tall, 

 vigorous, upright bush. Although apparently productive, the aver- 

 age 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. 



Deseret. Another named variety of this species. Mentioned by 

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

 City, whence he received it. 



Golden. Apparently a variety of the western representative of 

 this species, (Ribes aureum), 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 Ribes aureum." 



Jetty. 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 (FIG. 43) 



(Ribes americanum) 



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, containing 



