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STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE BULLETINS. 



The Crandall is undesirable because the berries on the bunch ripen at 

 different times and this makes the labor of picking excessive. The berries 

 are more tart than those of the black currants and larger in size; bushes 

 rampant growers. Unproductive. 



GOOSEBERRIES. 



AVhat has been said about the general management of the currant applies 

 equally as well to the gooseberry. 



The European varieties produce the largest and best fruit. The mildew 

 to which they are subject, being on the surface, is readily held in check 

 by the use of fungicides. In growing these varieties, especial attention 

 should be given in selecting the location, so that protection is afforded 

 against the heat and drouth. With a good location and suitable care, 

 they are better than the American varieties. The Industry is the most 

 favorably known of the English varieties. 



The American varieties are recommended where the conditions are not 

 favorable for the English kinds. Of these the Downing is the best. From 

 the character of the plant it is suspected that this may be a hybrid with 

 some of the Europeans. The bush is drooping, berries quite large, with 

 a fleshy stem, color when ripe is greenish white. 



For a market that is not particular, the Houghton and Pale Red are 

 profitable. Both are very hardy, productive, and very seldom affected by 

 mildew. 



Houghton is of very small size, bush upright and a medium grower; 

 berry red when ripe. Pale Red is much like the Houghton, but more pro- 

 ductive. The bush is of more slender growth and the berries are larger. 

 The bush sets a large number of shoots and needs careful pruning. 



R. J. CORYELL. 



