. Ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, roses, etc., 1901-1902. Nurseries (Horticulture), Iowa, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs; Ornamental trees, Catalogs; Shrubs, Catalogs; Roses, Catalogs. Central Nurseries — Choice Fruits 25 PEARL GOOSEBERRY. GOOSEBERRIES The Gooseberry delights in a deep, exceedingly rich soil, in partial shade, as recommended for currants, and in thorough mulching. Who, that is acquainted with its different uses, and knows the delights of a good Gooseberry pie, would ever again willingly be without this most healthful of fruits. Currants and Gooseberries have never receive
. Ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, roses, etc., 1901-1902. Nurseries (Horticulture), Iowa, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs; Ornamental trees, Catalogs; Shrubs, Catalogs; Roses, Catalogs. Central Nurseries — Choice Fruits 25 PEARL GOOSEBERRY. GOOSEBERRIES The Gooseberry delights in a deep, exceedingly rich soil, in partial shade, as recommended for currants, and in thorough mulching. Who, that is acquainted with its different uses, and knows the delights of a good Gooseberry pie, would ever again willingly be without this most healthful of fruits. Currants and Gooseberries have never received the attention they deserve. The markets are scarcely ever fully sup- plied. Each year the demand is greater, and no one will make a mistake by planting quite liberally of these most healthful, invigorating fruits. Champion. Not quite so large as Down- and good ; plant vigorous and prolific. ing ; a fine, healthy, vigorous grower ; pro- ductive, and very free from mildew. It is sweet, of good flavor, well worth further trial. Downing. Fruit nearly twice as large as the above ; flesh whitish green, soft, juicy. vigorous One of the very best. Houghton. The old well-known sort; pale red, sweet and good It is rather small, but a productive, healthy, and very reli- able Gooseberry. Industry. Very large ; dark red, hairy, of delicious quality. In a cool, rich soil, with a northern exposure, it will yield an abundance of large, luscious fruit. It is a little impatient of the hot sun, but under favorable conditions its immense crops and exemption from mildew well repay the attention it requires. Not an ironclad. Pearl. This very delicious American is a cross between Houghton and one of the large English varieties It is very hardy, entirely free from mildew; superior in size and quality, more productive than Downing, and is likely to supersede this standard sort. The many flattering testi- monials of this new berry from most of the leading horticulturists lead us to recom- mend it fo
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