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GOOSEBERRIES. - 



In 1902, both the American and English varieties gave a good crop of 

 fruit. The season was very wet and by spraying the English varieties 

 with Bordeaux mixture early in the season, and following later with fre- 

 quent sprayings of liver of sulphur (1 ounce to 3 gallons of water) the 

 mildew was held in check so that the fruit was not seriously injured. 



THE AMERICAN VARIETIES. 



Downing for a green-colored berry is the most generally grown. It is 

 hardy, of choice quality and over-productive. Some of the later varieties 

 are larger but inferior in quality" and can only be grown with the utmost 

 care and attention. This is especially true of the English sorts. 



Pearl and Red Jacket are two of the best newer sorts of the American 

 varieties. They are thrifty, productive and of good quality. 



Among the English varieties we have Chautauqua, Columbus, Indus- 

 try, Keepsake and Lancashire. They have made medium to good growths 

 but it is only by careful handling and weekly sprayings that we can 

 mature the fruit. This is large, of choice quality, attractive but unless a 

 grower has access to some good market, they are not profitable. 



A new plantation was put out in 1901, including the best of the newer 

 varieties and reports will be made on their behavior later. 



Agricultural College, Michigan, February 21, 1903. 



