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DEWBERRY 



These follow Strawberries in ripening and are a welcome addi- 

 tion to the list of early fruit; dehcious, and superior to Blackberries. 

 The vines should be tied to a wire for support and to facilitate gather- 

 ing the fruit. The young growths spread on the ground and, after 

 fruiting, the old canes should be cut out and the young growths tied 

 in their place and thinned to prevent overcrowding. The same treat- 

 ment required as for Raspberries. 

 LucRETiA. The best variety; fruit large and handsome. 



GOOSEBERRIES 



This luscious fruit is not much grown, but serves a purpose as a 

 cuhnary fruit. It makes a good subject for planting between plots, as 

 a fence, or along walks, as it can be pruned hard and kept within 

 limits, trained on a wire fence for support. Planting may be done in 

 the Fall and a crop of fruit can be had the first year. Very httle prun- 

 ing is required, as the plants usually grow short jointed wood, and 

 keeping the plants thinned out so that the fruit may have exposure to 

 the sun and air is all the pruning necessary. Like Currants, the Goose- 

 berry is subject to the attack of worms (caterpillars), which soon 

 denude the plants of foHage and make then unsightly, as well as pre- 

 venting the proper maturity of the fruit. Dusting with powdered helle- 

 bore is one of the best remedies and should be appHed as a preventive 

 as soon as the fohage expands. Mildew often attacks the Gooseberry 

 and causes trouble, but spraying with a solution of sulphuric acid, one 

 part to one thousand parts of water, will control this disease. It may 

 be borne in mind that eight teaspoonfuls make one fluid ounce, IG ozs. 

 make a pint, and there are eight pints in a gallon. A teaspoonful of 

 sulphuric acid to a gallon of water is therefore a safe amount. 



Propagation of the Gooseberry is done by cuttings of the ripened 

 shoots. The following varieties are each good: 

 Downing. Large, pale green, soft and juicy; quite prolific. 

 Industry. Large, dark red; good cropper. 

 Red Jacket. Large, red, good flavor. 

 White Lion. One of the finest. 



GRAPES 



Grapevines may be trained on arbors, pergolas, fences, buildings 

 or trees, but to secure the most and the best fruit trellises are desirable. 



