208 SMALT. FKUIT CULTUEIST. 



should become the parent of a new and valuable clas^ of 



Tig. 90.— LEAF OF DESERET. 



Currants, as it possesses many good qualities and few 

 defects. Figure 90 shows a leaf of this variety. 



Golden. — Large, round, deep golden- yellow, very acid, 

 and slightly bitter ; flowers yellow. Of no value for its 

 fruit, but might be improved. Native of the Rocky 

 Mountains, and a variety of J?, aureum. 



Missouri Black.— Very large, jet black, hard, dry, and 



