. Descriptive catalogue. Nursery stock Ohio Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Trees Catalogs; Fruit trees Seeds Catalogs. INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRY. Dowiiisig"—Fruit lame, whilish flesh soft, irncy and good ; a vigorousgrow- , \^ry productive and not subject to mildew Smitti's Improved—Large, oval, light green; flesh moderately firm, sw.^et and very good; a good grower and bearer. Iiicl«stry''(^^ew)—Of large size; oval, dark red. hairy; rich and agreeable rtavor. This is a foreign sort, but so far it has succeeded exceedingly well in thiscoiin- try and has been fruited extensively with the utmost sat


. Descriptive catalogue. Nursery stock Ohio Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Trees Catalogs; Fruit trees Seeds Catalogs. INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRY. Dowiiisig"—Fruit lame, whilish flesh soft, irncy and good ; a vigorousgrow- , \^ry productive and not subject to mildew Smitti's Improved—Large, oval, light green; flesh moderately firm, sw.^et and very good; a good grower and bearer. Iiicl«stry''(^^ew)—Of large size; oval, dark red. hairy; rich and agreeable rtavor. This is a foreign sort, but so far it has succeeded exceedingly well in thiscoiin- try and has been fruited extensively with the utmost satisfaction tor several vears. The plant is remarkably vigorous and productive, and the fruit large and attractive, beautiful and of excellent quality. GRAPES. The vine comes quickly into bearing, requires but little space, and when given proper care and attention is an ornament to the yard, garden or vineyard. It is a very profitable market fruit, $800 per acre being no uncommon sum as the income under shrewd and careful management. Annual pruning is very essential to success. We consider the wire trellis the best, and when once accustomed to this plan, the culture of grapes will be considered as simple as the raising of a crop of corn or potatoes. Agawam (Rogers' No. 15)—Bunch variable in size; berries large, red, tender and juicy ; good grower and bearer. September. Brigliton—Bunch large; berry medium, dark red; best quality ; one week earlier than Delaware. Catawba—Bunches large and loose; berry large, copper red; requires favored soils and situations for best results ; quality first class. September 15th. Cbampion (or Talman)—Very early black; bunch large; berry medium. 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 M. Barnes & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catal


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