. Descriptive catalogue of the Hart Pioneer Nurseries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Kansas Catalogs; Nursery stock Kansas Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental trees Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. 38 ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE GOOSEBERRIES. In order to produce large, abundant crops of Gooseberries it is necessary to manure heavily and prune closely. The English varieties do not require much pruning. Mildew is prevented by close planting and heavy mulching. Plant three to four feet each way. Downing. Fruit larger than Houghton; roundish, light green, with dist
. Descriptive catalogue of the Hart Pioneer Nurseries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Kansas Catalogs; Nursery stock Kansas Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental trees Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. 38 ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE GOOSEBERRIES. In order to produce large, abundant crops of Gooseberries it is necessary to manure heavily and prune closely. The English varieties do not require much pruning. Mildew is prevented by close planting and heavy mulching. Plant three to four feet each way. Downing. Fruit larger than Houghton; roundish, light green, with distinct veins, skin smooth, flesh rathe soft, juicy and very good; vigorous and productive. Houghton. A medium sized American variety, which bears abundant and regular crops, and never mildews; fruit smooth, red, tender and very good; very Industry Gooseberry. Smith's. (Smith's Improved!. , oval, light green, with bloom; flesh moderately firm, sweet and good; vigorous grower. Golden Prolific. An American seedling of the English type said to be free from mildew; fruit large, deep golden yellow, very handsome and attractive; of excellent quality; hardy and a good grower. â 'â¢'Industry. The best English Gooseberry yet introduced; of vigorous, upright growth, and a greater cropper than any known variety, and much less subject to mildew than other English sorts; berries of the largest size, one and one-half inches in diameter, and of most excellent flavor, both pleasant and rich; color when fully ripe, dark 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 Hart Pioneer Nurseries; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Fort Scott, Kan. : Hart Pioneer Nurseries
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