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HILBORN. 



A favorite blackcap for market in some localities. 



Origin : a chance seedling, intro- 

 duced by W. W. Hilborn, of Leaming- 

 ton, Ontario, in 1886. 



Bush: hardy; vigorous; productive. 



Fkuit : medium to large, about the 

 size of Gregg ; color black ; texture firm, 

 juicy; flavor rich and good. 



Quality : first class for dessert or 

 cooking. 



V.iLUE : market first class. 



Se.\son : early. 



Hilborn. 



KANSAS. 



One of the newer blackcaps. 



Origin : chance seedling in Kansas, U. S., about 1884. 



Bush: vigorous; very thorny; propagation easy; tender in Lake Huron District. 

 Berrt : large; roundish; color shining black. 

 Flesh: firm; moderately juicy; flavor mild, pleasant. 

 Quality : very good for canning, pies, etc. 

 Value: market first class. 

 Season: medium. 



