BLACK CURRANTS. < J 



together the branches of the black currant in their 

 gardens, because of its somewhat straggling habit 

 This, however, injuriously affects the ripening of the 

 wood, and injures, therefore, the prospects of next season's 

 crop. Black currants are sent to market in pecks (121bs.), 

 and sieves (?4lbs.) 



As the birds rarely attack this fruit, and as it is 

 seldom subject to -much disease, it can' be freely planted, 

 wherever the situation is favourable. Black currant 

 home-made jam will also keep better than any other, 

 and any surplus stock will find ready purchasers at the 

 grocers'. This fruit is also especially suited for bottling 

 without sugar ; the writer has kept it two years perfectly 

 sound. 



