Archive image from page 38 of Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees shrubs, plants, etc., etc., etc. . descriptiveillus1895norw Year: 1895 OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, dc. 35 Selegt (rrants. Ripe just before raspberries are gone, and continuing in prime order for several weeks, there is no more useful fruit than the currant, and it is among the easiest to cul- tivate. Plant in rows four feet apart each way, if practicable. Light and air will do as much to enchance the value of currant bushes as with other plants. Keep t
Archive image from page 38 of Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees shrubs, plants, etc., etc., etc. . descriptiveillus1895norw Year: 1895 OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, dc. 35 Selegt (rrants. Ripe just before raspberries are gone, and continuing in prime order for several weeks, there is no more useful fruit than the currant, and it is among the easiest to cul- tivate. Plant in rows four feet apart each way, if practicable. Light and air will do as much to enchance the value of currant bushes as with other plants. Keep the ground mellow, free from weeds, and in good state of fertility, and prune freely every spring. {Should the currant worm appear, dust a little white hellebore powder, from a small, coarse bag, over the bushes when the leaves are damp. In some instances it may be necessary to repeat this process, but the trouble and expense of exterminating the worms is trifling, if the powder is applied as soon as the worms appear. Black Champion—A new variety from England ; pronounced to be the finest Black Currant ever brought to notice. The bunches are said to be very large and the flavor of the fruit excellent. Black Naples—Very large; black, rich, tender,and excellent for jellies and wine; very productive. Cherry—Very large; deep red ; rather acid; bunches short. Plants erect, stout vigorous and productive. Kay's Prolific—Originated in Chautau- qua Co., N. Y. A cross between Cherry and Victoria. Of large size, fine flavor, and claimed to be twice as prolific as the Cherry. Universally commended by those who have seen or had experience with it. A great ac- quisition. See cut. La Versailiaise —Very large; red; bunch long ; of great beauty and excel- lent quality. One of the finest and best, and should be in every collection. Very productive. FAT'S PROLIFIC CURRANT. Lee's Prolific Black—A new English variety. The fruit is large, and of superior qiality; the bush is a vigorous
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