http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?DYLBB 4 September 2008 American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) Picked today.
I found an area of Elderberry bushes today and picked 21.5 pounds, by cutting the small cluster off the bush with scissors. The clusters were taken home and the berries removes. Total time 4 hours. The berries were in pristine condition, and perfectly ripe.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?WQLGT Summary: Sambucus canadensis (American Elderberry)