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of the oldest varieties, and of considerable value commercially in 
sections where it is not injured by the winter and when not attacked 
by orange rust. Is not considered very hardy in Western New 
York. 
Lovett.—(J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J.) Plants vigorous 
to very vigorous, canes upright, covered with numerous, rather 
large prickles, winter injury varied from o to 50 per ct. during 
the past four years, unproductive. Fruit small to medium, nearly 
sweet when fully ripe, grains variable, good flavor and quality. Not 
equal to standard varieties. 
Mersereau.—(J. W. Mersereau, Cayuga, N. Y.) Said to bea 
seedling of Snyder found by Mr. Mersereau, growing among his 
Snyder bushes over twelve years ago. Plants vigorous to very 
vigorous, healthy, canes medium size, with moderate amount of 
prickles, winter injury varied from 5 to 50 per ct. during the past 
five years, averaging only 5 per ct., however, for three years; 
productive. Fruit usually above medium to large, roundish to 
slightly elongated, attractive black color, medium sized grains, juicy, 
mildly sweet when fully ripe, rather sprightly, good flavor and 
quality. Has made a good record in many parts of the State and 
is already being grown commercially in many places. Generally 
considered one of the most desirable kinds, and is certainly worthy 
of trial where it has not yet been tested. 
Minnewaski.—Plants have been received and tested from 
various sources. Originated over twenty-two years ago by A. J. 
Caywood & Son, Marlboro, N. Y., and is a cross of Kittatinny and 
a wild blackberry. Plants moderately vigorous to rather vigorous, 
canes usually slightly tinged with red, with numerous branches and 
thickly covered with prickles; winter injury varied from 15 to 50 
per ct. during the past five years; usually moderately productive 
when not injured by the winter. Fruit above medium to large, 
roundish to slightly elongated, sweet and juicy when fully ripe, 
good in flavor and quality. It is rather tender and largely on this 
account has never become very popular as a commercial variety. 
New Rochelle.—(Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y.) This 
variety is known in some places as the Lawton. Said to be a wild- 
ing found by the roadside and introduced into the gardens of New 
Rochelle, N.Y. Described’ by FE. Pi Roé, New York) in 2a7cmas 
