squash-berries

squashberry n Squash-berries (probably _Viburnum pauciflorum_), of which there is an abundance in northern Newfoundland. They grow in clusters on bushes, and are somewhat larger than currants and are very tasty. At times, the local fishermen will make wine from them. Did the Vinland voyagers try to...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1970
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/53114
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Summary:squashberry n Squash-berries (probably _Viburnum pauciflorum_), of which there is an abundance in northern Newfoundland. They grow in clusters on bushes, and are somewhat larger than currants and are very tasty. At times, the local fishermen will make wine from them. Did the Vinland voyagers try to do the same? PRINTED ITEM G. M. Story Jan 1970 JH 1/70 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used button berry