. Cyclopedia of hardy fruits. Fruit; Fruit-culture. 302 EVERYBODY HOLLAND. The variety is easily distinguished by its light red fruits, which are more transparent than those of any other currant, the seeds and segments showing distinctly through the thin skin. The fruits are juicier than those of most otner currants, there- fore especially desirable for jellies; for the same reason the crop must be picked and handled with care. The fla- vor is mild—almost sweet. Diploma originated with Jacob Moore, Brighton, New York, in 1SS5. Plants large, vigorous, upright- spreading, dense, hardy, produc- t
. Cyclopedia of hardy fruits. Fruit; Fruit-culture. 302 EVERYBODY HOLLAND. The variety is easily distinguished by its light red fruits, which are more transparent than those of any other currant, the seeds and segments showing distinctly through the thin skin. The fruits are juicier than those of most otner currants, there- fore especially desirable for jellies; for the same reason the crop must be picked and handled with care. The fla- vor is mild—almost sweet. Diploma originated with Jacob Moore, Brighton, New York, in 1SS5. Plants large, vigorous, upright- spreading, dense, hardy, produc- tive, healthy; canes numerous, stocky, long, somewhat angular, reddish-brown; blooms in mid- season. Fruit raidseason, period of ripening short; pedicels of average length and thickness ; ber- ries large, round, adhere tenaci- ously to the pedicels, bright, light red which changes but slowly after picking; skin very thin, very transparent, the segments, veins and seeds unusually distinct; flesh semi-transparent, tinged witli red, tender, very juicy, sprightly sub- acid becoming mild ; quality good to very good; seeds numerous, large. EVERYBODY. This is one of the newest red currants, and is recommended as succeed- ing "everywhere and on all ; On the grounds of the Experiment Station, Geneva, New York, it is not more remarkable than the average variety, although the medium-sized, dark-red currants of high quality recommend it. The foliage hangs late in the fall, and the cur- rants remain on the bush long after ripening. It is very similar to Filler, an older variety. Everybody was introduced by Lovett, Little Sil- ver, New Jersey, in 1914. Plants of medium size, sprawling habit, not very productive, healthy. Leaves of medium size, base very deeply notched, lower surface a peculiar olive-green. Flowers midseason, green with a tinge of brown. Fruit midseason; clusters compact, 12-15 berries; berries round, cling well, medium to large, dark red; flesh firm, 'r
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