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The Blackberry. 



RuBUS viLLOSus, Willd. Sp. PI. vol. ii. p, 1085. Pursh, Flor. Amer. Sept. vol. i. 

 p. 346. — IcosANDEiA PoLYGYNiA, Linn. Rosacea, Juss. 



This species of bramble is pubescent, prickly, with angular twigs ; the 

 leaves ternate or quinate, with ovato-oblong, serrate, acuminate leaflets, 

 downy on both sides ; the calycine leaves short, acuminate ; the flowers 

 white, in a loose raceme. Blackberries are so plentiful in all parts of the 

 United States, that they are gathered in great quantities, and often ex- 

 posed for sale in the markets, especially those of the Eastern Districts, 

 where they are applied to various domestic uses. They grow to a remark- 

 ably large size in the Southern States, where the plant itself is larger and 

 more productive. In Kentucky and Louisiana, I have observed a variety 

 bearing fruit of a light yellow colour, which is still superior to the com- 

 mon sort in flavour. 



