OF FRUIT i ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. vii 
CURRANTS. 
Pomona. This currant, while not the largest, yet is of good size and always attracts the 
buyer on market. It is a beautiful, clear, bright, almost transparent-red, has but few 
and small seeds, is much less acid, or sweeter than any of the common sorts. It is 
easily picked, hangs a long time after ripe, and is one of the best to hold up in ship- 
ping or on the market. It also retains its foliage long after all other sorts have shed 
most of theirs, thus shading the fruit and protecting it from scalding by the hot sun. 
In one year (1894) the crop of fruit from six and one half acres of Pomona currants was 
sold at wholesale for $4,076 00, or over $627.00 per acre. 
Buffalo Berry. Fruit resembles small currants but is of richer taste, and literally covers 
the twigs and branches. If not gathered will remain on plants through the winter. 
Esteemed for pies, tarts, preserves and jellies. A constant and prolific bearer, entirely 
hardy in all sections and will thrive anywhere. A tree like shrub of compact habit, 
well worth cultivating for ornamental purpose alone. 
BLACKBERRIES. 
Ancient Briton. Is taking high rank and is one of the most popular sorts in the North- 
west. In Wisconsin more of this variety is grown than of any other. The fruit is 
medium size and fine quality. 
Minnewaska. Similar to Kittatinny, but regarded as still better and not subject to rust. 
Kathbuil. Flesh juicy and high flavored, soft throughout, no hard core, sweet and 
delicious, carries well to market. Propogates from the tips. 
STRAWBERRIES. 
Petler Wood. Large, roundish conical, bright scarlet, moderately firm, fair qu dity ; plant 
vigorous and very productive. A very valuable early sort for home use or near market, 
following Michel’s Early. 
Gandy. Are liable late variety, berries bright crimson, very uniform in size and shape, 
large and firm; plants vigorous and healthy. 
Greenville, (p.) Resembles Bubach, but firmer and 
a better shipper; uniform in size, regular outline, 
excellent quality. Plant a strong grower, free 
from rust, and one of the most productive. 
Lovett. The plants are rank and vigorous growers ; 
fruit large and uniform size, firm, of a high color, 
splendid flavor. One of the best for general 
planting. 
Marshall. Very large, roundish, dark, rich crimson; 
quality very good, firm. Plant vigorous, produc 
tive, season medium to late. 
Princess, (p.) From Minnesota. Plant healthy 
and vigorous, very productive. Fruit very large, 
of regular form, light red color and good flavor. 
Robinson. *lhis berry has good recommendations 
from those who grow it. Fruit is large and per- 
fect, firm, a good shipper. The plant is a good 
grower, fertilizer and prolific. 
Splendid. Plant a vigorous grower, blossoms perfect. 
Berries are born on tall fruit stalks and are large, lovett. 
firm and a fine color. Ripens evenly all over, globular, very productive. Few if any 
blanks. Early to mid -season. 
Tilllbrell. (p.) Large to very large, dark crimson, very firm, a good shipper; plant 
strong and healthy; very prolific; season late. 
