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THE CANADIAN HORTICCLTCEIST. 



THE MINXEWASKI. 



And now that we have mentioned 

 the more prominent of the well-tested 

 varieties, we will refer to two or thi'ee 

 new claimants for popular favor. The 



ERIE.* 



comes before our notice with the most 

 extravagant claims. It is said to be as 

 large as the Kittatinny ; almost as 

 early as the Early Harvest ; as vigor- 

 ous and hardy as the Snyder ; free from 

 rust, and of the very best quality. 



This blackberry is a chance seedling, 

 found some ten years ago in Northern 



* See Frontispiece. 



Ohio, near the south shore of Lake 

 Erie. It was first named "Uncle Tom," 

 but at the suggestion of Pres. Wilder, 

 the name was changed to "Erie." 



If any one in Canada has given this 

 berry a trial, we shall be glad to be 

 favored with his expei'ience. 



Another new blackberry is the 



MINNEWASKI. 



It originated at Marlboro', N.Y., the 

 home of the " Marlboro" raspberry, and 

 Ls now offered for sale for the first time. 

 It, too, is claimed to be perfectly hardy, 

 a most abundant bearer, very early in 



