. Illustrated descriptive catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, small fruits, vines, roses, shrubs, etc., Nurseries (Horticulture) Ohio Xenia Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs. 38 gooseberrip:s. GOOSEBERRIES. This fruit is so useful for cooking when green or ripe, and may be canned with such facility, that it is beginning to be cultivated very extensively for both home and market use. It requires the same cultivation and treatment for worms as the currant. The American varieties, though not quite so large as the English
. Illustrated descriptive catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, small fruits, vines, roses, shrubs, etc., Nurseries (Horticulture) Ohio Xenia Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs. 38 gooseberrip:s. GOOSEBERRIES. This fruit is so useful for cooking when green or ripe, and may be canned with such facility, that it is beginning to be cultivated very extensively for both home and market use. It requires the same cultivation and treatment for worms as the currant. The American varieties, though not quite so large as the English, are of fine quality, and, unlike the latter, are not subject to mildew. AMERICAN VARIETIES. Chautauqua—One of the most prolific large gooseberries grown. Bush strong and vigorous, berries light yellow, free from spines and hair; veined and transparent; sweet and deli- cious. Columbus—A new American seedling of English type; large size; skin greenish yellow, smooth and high quality; bush strong, robust grower, and has never shown a trace of mildew, and is believed to be the best American gooseberry yet introduced. Downing—Large size, oval, greenish-white; plant very vigorous and hardy, with stiff, strong shoots; foliage heavy, cover- ing the fruit from the sun, and resisting mildew; bears most abundantly and is profitable for market and home use. Golden Prolific—Originated at Rochester, N. Y.; thrifty, productive and absolutely blight-proof. Fruit is large, brilliant yellow, and of good quality. Houghton's Seedling—A vigorous American sort; very productive; free from mildew. Fruit medium, roundish, smooth, of a pale red color; tender, sweet, and of delicious flavor. Pearl—A new white variety originated in Canada. A wonderful cropper, strong grower, and free from mildew. Similar to Downing in size. Red Jacket—A new red berry of large size and good quality; hardy and productive. Smith's Improved (Smith's Seedling)—One of the largest American varieties of value; o
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