CURRANTS 69 



deep and loamy, the Black Currant may be grown to perfection 

 in the open. In light soil and a sunny spot it is liable to suffer 

 from drought and is then unsatisfactory. 



The Mite or Big Bud has proved one of the most serious 

 ies of the Black Currant during recent years, and it is of 

 the greatest importance, in purchasing bushes, to ensure that 

 they are free from this pest. Early autumn is the best time 

 for planting, and the bushes ought to be not less than 6 feet 

 apart. 



The pruning of the Black Currant is different from that 

 needed by the Red and White Currants ; the branches must 

 not be cut back to form spurs. The finest fruits are produced 

 by the shoots of the previous year's growth, and pruning should 

 be directed to cutting out the old stems to make room for the 



Red Currant two years old : prune at g ; 

 h, clean stem to height of 12 inches 



