HORTICULTURAL BULLETINS. 



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GOOSEBERRIES (Ribes). 



Gooseberry and currant rows being adjacent have received the same treatment, 

 so far as spraying is concerned, and since both are alike subject to the attacks of 

 the currant worm (Nematus ventricosus), their treatment for this malady was also 

 the same, excepting only the Industry gooseberry, which, June 21, was treated with 

 a spray of zenoleum (a preparation manufactured by a Detroit firm and represented 

 as a non-poisonous insecticide, fungicide, and disinfectant). The application was 

 effective against mildew, for which purpose it was applied. 



Liver of sulphur, applied as stated under the head of currants, has apparently 

 proved to be a specific in both cases, except that in the case of a plant or two of 

 Triumph gooseberry, under the shelter of some evergreens, spoken of in last year's 

 report, which, perchance lacking free exposure, should for this reason have 

 received unusually thorough treatment. 



The crumpling of the terminal leaves, mostly of such varieties as Houghton and 

 Pale Red, has again appeared this year. It is supposed to be the work of a minute 

 aphid, which attacks the under side of the leaves and which, in consequence, are 

 drawn so compactly together that a spray can scarcely be made to penetrate the 

 mass effectively. The remedy resorted to has been to cut away and burn affected 

 tips. The attack this year has apparently been less severe than heretofore. 



Except as noted, the gooseberry has been exempt during the season from serious 

 attacks of either insects or fungi. 



As in the case of currants, the plants were "earthed up" last spring for the pur- 

 pose of securing rooted plants to be used next spring in completing a new plantation 

 of this fruit, with a more even stand of plants, for this reason better adapted to 

 Station purposes. 



GOOSEBERRIES (Ribes). 



Apex, a native of Oregon, has the habit and foliage of the Europeans, though 

 apparently distinct in fruit. It is yet too soon for it to have properly manifested 

 its peculiarities. 



Auburn is a name temporarily applied to an unknown foreign variety of excellent 

 quality, early, and of large size. 



