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The Cancidiaii Horticulturist. 



ing particulars concerning this new having fruited the past six years 



gooseberry : continuously in several localities, and 



" This promising new variety is an is, without doubt, a decided success. 



American 'seedling of the English "It is perfectly hardy, a good grower 



type, and was found in 1882 growing and unusually free from mildew. Its 



in the crotch of a locust tree, in this foliage is a dark, glaucous green, and 



Fig. 34. — The Golden Prolific Gooseberry. 



city, and transplanted to my grounds, in a young state its wood is very 



" The seed which produced it was spiny, being very distinct in this 



evidently dropped there by a bird, respect. Fruit large, of a deep 



It has passed its probation stage, golden yellow, of excellent quality. 



