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BLACKBERRIES. 
Of the numerous varieties of blackberries tested here for the’ 
past five years, but few have been found that are productive fs 
enough to recommend for. field culture. Among those that have 
given satisfactory yields, the Agawam holds first place, having — 
for several years given a fine crop. Ancient Briton also gives 
good results, while Dorchester and Barnard, two varieties of later 
introduction, are proving to be desirable. The Erie also is worthy 
of more common culture, as its immense, showy fruits will 
realize the highest prices in market. 
On light soil the Snyder seems to thrive and produces a large 
crop of good-sized fruits and is certainly very hardy, but the 
quality of the fruits is inferior. | eh 
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CURRANTS. 
The demand for black currants is still on the increase, both - x4 
as to fruit in the markets and plants from nurseries, as con- S 
sumers are beginning to understand the value of them for culinary — 
and medicinal purposes. In the pasi, any variety that was 
black seemed good enough, but now only the best are wanted. 
The Black English, Baldwin’s Black, cr Ogden’s Black Grape will, - ae 
any of them, give good satisfaction. | ; an 
Nothing new in the way of red currants has been tested here 
for a period long enough to give any definite results, although 
several of those under test are highly spoken of. The old 
standards, Fay’s Prolific, Cherry, Versailles and Prince Albert — ; 
are, all of them, profitable varieties and, with White Grape, will — . i 
be a satisfactory collection. es 
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GOOSEBERRIES. 
This Station has become so well satisied that the culture 
of the gooseberry has a great future, that last spring it imported Am 
187 varieties of English gooseberries in order to become thor- ? . i 
oughly acquainted with the best varieties for market purposes. — a 
Its collection now comprises 220 varieties and a special study “ oe 
will be made of the merits of each as to productiveness. and =e 
liability to mildew. | «aa 

