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circulation, as well as by the removal of the lower branches 

 and training the plants in an open, vase -shaped form. 

 The disease yields readily to the application of fungicides, 

 and all plants of European origin should be sprayed in 

 the spring, before growth starts, with Bordeaux mixture, 

 and the application should be repeated at intervals of 

 from ten days to two weeks, from the time the leaves 

 are half-grown until there is danger of spotting the fruit. 

 From that time until the fruit is gathered, a solution 

 of sulphide of potassium, at the rate of one ounce to 

 three gallons, should be used at frequent intervals. After 

 the fruit has been picked, Bordeaux mixture should be 

 applied, and the application repeated on the first ap- 

 pearance of the disease. 



VARIETIES OF GOOSEBERRIES. For ordinary use the Down- 

 ing can generally be recommended. It is hardy, produc- 

 tive, of fair size and greenish white in color. Houghton 

 is even more hardy and productive, but the fruit is rather 

 small and of a dark red color. Among the varieties of 

 European origin which can be successfully grown, if the 

 mildew can be prevented, are Industry, Triumph, Keep- 

 sake, Lancashire Lad, and Golden Prolific. Among other 

 varieties that are promising, are Champion, Columbus, 

 Chautauqua, and Red Jacket. 



STRAWBERRIES 



While strawberries thrive upon a variety of soils, they 

 generally succeed best upon a strong, sandy loam, or a 

 light clay loam. For most purposes it will be found best 

 to grow them in narrow, matted rows. The plants should 

 be set as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, 

 in rows three and one-half feet apart, and from one to 

 two feet in the row, according to the tendency of the 

 variety to form runners. The planting can be done with 

 a trowel, spade, or dibble, taking care to spread the roots 



