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BUSH-FRUITS 



b'ig. 68. Wilder. ("Natural size, medium cluster. ) 



EUROPEAN BLACK CURRANTS 



(Eibes nigrum) 



Baldwin. Described as moderately vigorous and productive. 

 Fruit variable, averaging medium. Flavor milder than that of the 

 Common Black, ripening several days later. 



Bang Up. Mentioned by Downing as a variety similar, and in 

 no way superior, to the Black English. 



Black Grape (Ogden's Black Grape) . A vigorous grower, but 

 unproductive. Fruit variable, strong flavored. 



Black Naples. One of the best known English sorts. Vigor- 

 ous, moderately productive. Fruit variable, strong flavored. 

 Downing says it blooms earlier than the Common Black, but 

 ripens later (Fig. 69). 



