134 BIGGLE BERRY BOOK. 



Versailles are longer than those of Cherry. Cherry is 

 shown on colored Plate XV. 



FAY'S PROLIFIC. This widely popular currant 

 is a cross between Cherry and Victoria. It is of 

 large size, dark red color, fine flavor, and very pro- 

 lific, the bunches being very large and handsome. 

 The plant, however, is somewhat tender. A bunch 

 and a single berry are shown on colored Plate 

 XIII. 



NORTH STAR. One of the newer varieties, recom- 

 mended for its robust habit and hardiness in cold 

 latitudes. The berry is small. Shown on colored 

 Plate XIII. 



WILDER. This is a comparatively new currant, 

 said to be a seedling of Versailles ; of excellent quality 

 and very productive, with a long fruiting season. The 

 fruit is red, of large size, and borne in long bunches. 

 Hale thinks it will thrive on much lighter soil than 

 any other of the extra big currants. The flavor is 

 mildest of the currants. 



RED CROSS. This new red currant is burdened 

 with superlative adjectives largest, most vigorous, 

 sweetest, finest in quality ; also very prolific, with a 

 long season of ripening. Hale gives it a prominent 

 place among the favorites. 



PRINCE ALBERT. Valued for lateness and great 

 productiveness, and widely grown, but of second rate 

 quality. The growth is upright and strong, the leaves 

 thick and distinct from other varieties. 



