. Crouse Brothers' descriptive catalogue : fruits, ornamental trees, shrubs, roses, etc. Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Montrose Catalogs; Fruit Iowa Montrose Catalogs; Trees Iowa Montrose Catalogs; Shrubs Iowa Montrose Catalogs; Roses Iowa Montrose Catalogs. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE E\GLE NURSERIES. 21. HOUGHTON S SEEDLING GOOSEBERRY GOOSEBERRIES. The Gooseberry requires a deep soil, well manured ; on well drained, dry soil, they should be mulched to retain the moisture. They require pruning and thinning, to obtain large, fine fruit. The varieties given are all American seedlings, and are not sub
. Crouse Brothers' descriptive catalogue : fruits, ornamental trees, shrubs, roses, etc. Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Montrose Catalogs; Fruit Iowa Montrose Catalogs; Trees Iowa Montrose Catalogs; Shrubs Iowa Montrose Catalogs; Roses Iowa Montrose Catalogs. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE E\GLE NURSERIES. 21. HOUGHTON S SEEDLING GOOSEBERRY GOOSEBERRIES. The Gooseberry requires a deep soil, well manured ; on well drained, dry soil, they should be mulched to retain the moisture. They require pruning and thinning, to obtain large, fine fruit. The varieties given are all American seedlings, and are not sub- ject to mildew. The fruit in its green state is fine for sauces, pies, tarts, etc.; read)' for use early in the season. When fully ripe, some of the varieties are very agreeable as a dessert fruit. Houghton's Seedling—A vigorous grower and great bearer; fruit medium to small, red, fine cooking variety. 25 cents each ; $2 per dozen. Downing's Seedling—Fruit larger than Houghton, greenish-white,skin smooth plant vigorous, very productive ; flesh juicy, rich and good. 30 cents each, $3 per dozen. Mountain Seedling—Large, oval, brown- ish-red ; vigorous, hardy, prolific bearer ; flesh sweet. 25 cents each ; $2 per doz. Smith's Improved—An excellent, new variety ; seedling of Houghton ; fruit large size, pale yellow color, and of unsurpassed quality for eating or cook- ing ; plant very hardy, moderately vigorous and extremely productive. 30 cents each, $3 per Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Crouse Brothers (Firm); Eagle Nurseries (Montrose, Iowa); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Montrose, Iowa : Crouse Brothers'
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