6 REPORT ON THE FRUITS OF ONTARIO. No. 33 



In the case of some of the newer varieties of small fruits, especially strawberries 

 and some of the raspberries, also in the case of some of the larger fruits which are 

 somewhat rare, the descriptions have been in part made from the reports of the experi- 

 menters, or from the reports of reliable pomologists. From Professor H. L. Hutt, of 

 the Ontario Agricultural College, and others, descriptions of some varieties were obtained. 



The nomenclature adopted in these descriptions is based on that of the American 

 Pomological Society, but where names which have been commonly adopted in Ontario 

 would not be easily recognized under this nomenclature the old names have been left 

 unchanged. 



The fruits have been divided into four groups in this work, namely: (1) Tree fruits 

 comprising the. Apple, Cherry, Peach, Pear, Plum, and Quince: (2) Grape; (3) Bush 

 fruits, comprising the Blackberry, Currant, Dewberry, Gooseberry, and Raspberry; 

 (4) Strawberry. Within these groups the varieties have been arranged alphabetically, 

 as far as possible, for ease in reference. 



As it is the object of the Fruit Branch to make this work of the Fruit Experiment 

 Stations as generally useful as possible to the fruit growers of Ontario, it was felt that 

 the " Fruits of Ontario " would be incomplete if published without cultural directions, 

 hence these are given. The lists of varieties recommended are taken from " Fruits 

 Recommended for Planting in Ontario," Bulletin 211, as prepared by the Fruit Branch. 

 The other matter has been specially prepared and revised for this work. 



It is hoped that the objects for which " The Fruits of Ontario " was prepared will 

 be accomplished. These are to assist the fruit grower: 



1. In the selection of those varieties most desirable for planting in his particular 

 locality, either for home or for market. 



2. By affording a convenient reference in the identification of varieties now grown 

 in the Province. 



3. By furnishing a reliable description of the size, color, general appearance, and 

 real value of the varieties often incorrectly described in magazines and catalogues. 



4. By giving sufficient cultural directions to enable "him to make fruit-growing a 

 success. 



