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Tbis fruit, so popular, large, handsome and delicious in Europe, is beginning to receive a little of the
attention in America that it well deserves. Like the currant (to which it is closely allied) the gooseberry is
a gross feeder and delights in a deep rich soil. Its greatest enemy is "mildew," which, however, Is gener-
ally avoided by planting in partial shade, as recommended for currants, and by thorough mulching. The
currant worm Is even more destructive to the gooseberry than to the currant; and should it appear (it will
be recognized by the specimen upon the leaf in the above figure) treat it as recommended on the preceding
page. Plant same distance, cultivate and prune as recommended for currants.
VARIETIES.
(1 yr. hy mail at 10c. per doz.;50c. per 100 additional. Tivo uear old plants cannot he mailed.)
Rates of any sort by the thousand will he given upon application.
INDUSTRY.— Now generally known. Though
OOL.DEN PROLIFIC (new).-An American
seedling of the English type and from western New
York. The disseminator gives the following des-
scrlption: "It Is perfectly hardv, a good grower and
unusually free from mildew. Its foliage is of a dark,
glaucous green, and, in a young state, its wood Is
very spiny, being very distinct in this respect. Fruit
IS large, of a deep golden yellow, of excellent quality,
and very attractive in appearance. A heavy fruiter
and I believe Is destined to become as popular as the
Industry, and, unlike that variety, it can be propa-
gated successfully.'" A yellow gooseberry of large
size, free from mildew, and perfectly hardy, is Indeed
an acquisition and will make a delightful companion
to the Industry. 2 yrs., each, 50c; do/.., $5,00.
DOWNING.— The best of the American sorts
an English variety it succeeds admirably throughout
the northern portion of the United States but it is a
little impatient of hot suns; and south of New York
is not always to be depended upon. Under favorable
conditions it bears immense crops and is quite ex-
empt from mildew. It has the peculiar advantage of
coming into leaf before It flowers, consequently the
foliage protects the bloom from destructive spring
frosts. The beriies are exceedingly large, of a dark
red or cherry color, with numerous hairs and of de-
licious quality when ripe. It has been fruited quite
largely In this country for several years and has thus
far proved unequaled for size, flavor, productiveness
and vigorous growth. In cool, rich soil and with a
northern exposure it will yield an abundance of large
luscious fruit, and it also succeeds well under the
shade of trees when not too dense. 2 yrs., ea., 25c;
doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.
and a vast Improvement upon the Houghton, of
which It is a seedling. Fruit large, pale green, and
of excellent quality, both for cooking and table use.
Bushes stocky, vigorous, hardy, very prolific, and
nearly free from mildew, but densely clothed with
large, sharp spines. We recommend this as the best
for general planting. 1 yr., doz., 60c; 100, $4.00. 2
yrs., doz., 75c; 100, $5.C0.
HOUGHTON.- The old well-known sort. Ber-
ries small, pale red, sweet and good; bushes vigor-
ous, productive, and reliable. 1 yr., doz., 50c; 100,
$3.00. 2 yrs., doz., 60c; 100, $4.00.