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REPORT ON THE 



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KITTATINNY. 



This ha^ been the favorite Ijlackberry m Ontario for both home use and market. 

 Unfortunately, it is subject to Orange Rust, for which as yet there is no certain remedy, 

 and in some places fruit growers have given up this variety on account of it. 



Origin: Kittatinny Mountains. N. J.; found growing wild by a Mr. Woolverton 

 in 1874, but not much disseminated until many years later. 



Pl.\nt : very vigorous, but tender outside of the peach belt; productive; propagated 

 liv suckers and by root cuttings. 



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Bekry ; large, oblong, slightly conical; shiny black when ripe, becoming gradually 

 duller after gathering ; flesh moderately firm, sweet, rich and excellent. ^ ' ' 



Qu.\lity : good for dessert; very good for cooking. 

 A^.VLUE : first class for home market. 

 Se.ason : medium to late. 



