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continues in bearing a long time. Fruit one and a quarter 

 inch long and nearly a half-inch in diameter. Color, 

 maroon, or intense blue-black at full maturity; flesh juicy, 

 rich, and sugary, with a sprightly vinous flavor. 



Hicks' Everbearing. — This mulberry originated in 

 Georgia, and is very productive. It fruits from three to 



Fig. 208— Black Mulberry Tree. 



four months. It has an insipid, sweet taste, but is an 

 excellent food for hogs and chickens. This tree should 

 be grown by every one who raises poultry on an extensive 

 scale. 



Stubbs' Mulberry. — Originated in Laurens county, 

 Georgia, more than twenty years ago. 



