Seedless fruiting mulberry

Abstract

A new variety of fruiting mulberry tree, having a dense small growth habit and producing large, tender, juicy fruits, almost black in color, and almost free of seeds; bears from June 1 to August 25 in southern California; and fruit develops on current season's growth.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of fruiting mulberry tree, substantially as herein illustrated and described, said variety being characterized in the large size and flavorful quality of its fruits, which are substantially seedless and of a blackish color when ripe, said tree ripening over a notably longer time span than most mulberries under parallel conditions, said tree being additionally characterized in its relatively compact and small habit of growth.