Archive image from page 13 of Descriptive catalogue of grape vines. Descriptive catalogue of grape vines and general nursery stock . descriptivecatal1894lewi Year: 1894 10 Lewis Roesch, Nurseryman, GOOSEBERRIES. See price list on page 2S. The Gooseberry is a rank grower and generally needs more trimming' than the currant, otherwise its culture is about the same. It is usually picked just as it commences to ripen. The fruit is used for pies, tarts, canning-, etc., and can be shipped in boxes and barrels as well as in crates. They accommodate themselves better to shady situations than any other
Archive image from page 13 of Descriptive catalogue of grape vines. Descriptive catalogue of grape vines and general nursery stock . descriptivecatal1894lewi Year: 1894 10 Lewis Roesch, Nurseryman, GOOSEBERRIES. See price list on page 2S. The Gooseberry is a rank grower and generally needs more trimming' than the currant, otherwise its culture is about the same. It is usually picked just as it commences to ripen. The fruit is used for pies, tarts, canning-, etc., and can be shipped in boxes and barrels as well as in crates. They accommodate themselves better to shady situations than any other fruit; indeed, partial shade seems to be just what they require. The demand for this fruit is not so great as that for Other berries, but it is growing fast. Six to eight quarts per bush is a fair crop, but we have grown as many as three pecks on a bush of the Houghton. DOWNING. Downing—The largest of the American varie- ties. 'Whitish green, and of good quality; the bush is a strong, stout, upright grower, and quite prolific and healthy. Houghton Seedling- Pale red, medium sized berries, of good quality. A vigorous but slender grower, healthy and very productive. Industry—The best foreign variety. Very large, dark red, and of a rich, pleasant flavor.
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