THE PERFECTION CURRANT 
Was originated by Charles G. Hooker, of Rochester, N. Y., by crossing the Pay's Prolific with 
the White Grape currant. 
After a thorough trial by the originator, P.ferfection proved so satisfactory and superior 
in many respects, that it was decided to enter it tor the $50 Gold Barry Medal of the Western 
N. Y. Horticultural Society, which medal it received in 1901, this currant being the first fruit 
to capture this great prize. 
The $50 Gold Medal of the Western N. Y. Horticultural Society 
Perfection was thoroughly tested at the N. Y. State Agricultural Experiment Station at 
Geneva, N. Y., in competition with 60 varieties, and came out at the head on its general 
merits, as stated by Prof. S. A. Beach. 
The Perfection also received in 1901, the highest award given any new fruit at the Pan- 
American Exposition. 
DESCRIPTION 
The Color is a beautiful bright red. Size as large or larger than the Fay, the clusters 
averaging longer. The size of berry is well maintained to the end of the bunch. The Perfec- 
tion has a long stem from point of attachment to the bush to the first berry, making it easy 
to pick without crushing any of the berries. 
Productiveness. The Perfection is a great bearer, resembling its parent the W^hite Grape 
in this respect, superior to the Fay or any other large sort with which we are acquainted. 
The Season of Ripening; is about the same as that of the Cherry or Fay. 
Quality. Rich, mild, sub-acid, plenty of pulp with few seeds. Less acid and of better 
quality than any other large currant in cultivation. The White Grape has always been con- 
sidered one of the bsst varieties for table use, and the effect of this strain is plainly seen iu 
the veiy fine quality of Perfection. 
Vigor and Healthfulness. In habit of growth it is intermediate between its parents Fay 
»nd White Grape, with remarkably large healthy foliage. 
