THE BARBERRY 31 



Wilson Junior is one of the best large American black sorts, and grows very freely. 



The Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius) is a strong climber and beautiful, even in 

 winter the shoots are thickly covered with red, short spines ; in summer the velvety 

 foliage is conspicuous. The reddish fruits are produced freely in the autumn ; birds are 

 very fond of them. The berries are small, and when cooked have a pleasant, distinct 

 flavour. 



The Logan berry is a vigorous grower, the shoots reaching 10 to 12 feet high in a 

 season. Its handsome foliage is striking, and it gives an abundant supply of large 

 red berries, which resemble raspberries before they are ripe. The Logan berry is an 

 American hybrid between the blackberry and the raspberry. The flavour is rich when 

 cooked. When used for dessert the fruits need to be fully ripe. 



The Mahdi. — This novelty is the result of a cross between Raspberry Belle de 

 Fontenay and the Common Blackberry, and a valuable addition to hardy fruits. In 

 habit of growth and foliage it somewhat resembles the blackberry, and the fruit ripens 

 during the latter part of July and early August. The flavour is excellent, superior to that 

 of the Logan berry. A.M. 1901. 



CHECKER TREE 



This Pyrus (P. Torminalis) is a tree not unlike the sycamore in growth, but 

 the leaves are smaller, some i|- inch across and about 3 inches long, with small 

 pointed lobes. It produces bunches of dull green-coloured berries. 



In October these are gathered, and as they ripen they turn a russet brown, 

 and possess a pleasant sub-acid flavour. They may be used for dessert, or they 

 make a good jelly for serving with meats. 



Although a British species it is not much known beyond the Weald of Kent, 

 where the fruit is sold in fruiterers' shops. 



There is a Continental variety differing from the one described. The true 

 checker tree is raised from suckers, but is not an easy subject to bud or graft. 



