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The Gaeden. 



3. The Goosebeeet — Riles Grossula/ria. 

 The gooseberry requires a deep, strong, rich soil. It is very 

 liable to suffer from drouth, and in dry seasons should be 

 mulched. It is rather shy of bear- 

 ing in this country, and does not 

 succeed in aU localities, even at 

 the North. At the South it is 

 nearly useless, in ordinary locali- 

 ties, to attempt its culture. 



The tree form is best for the 

 gooseberry; and one half of the 

 top should be thinned out at the 

 winter pruning, so as to admit 

 light and air through the head of 

 the plant. When the berries are fairly set, thin them out, tak- 

 ing aAvay one half or more of them for the benefit of the rest. 

 The best preventive and remedy for mildew is to keep the 

 plants well manured and pruned every year. 



Of the numberless varieties cultivated, the following are 

 among the best ; 



hotjghton's seedling. 



4. The Raspbeeet — Eulus Idmus. 

 This is a delicious fruit, even in its wild state, and has been 

 much improved by cultivation. The following sorts are all 

 desirable : 



Red Antwerp, 

 Orange, 



American Ked, 

 American Black, 



