CURRANTS. 821 



Pitmaston Red. See Knight's Large Red. 

 Pheasant's Eye. See Champagne. 

 Queen Victoria. See Red Dutch. 



RABY CASTLE (Gondouin ; Imperiale Rouge de Hollande a Grappes 

 Longues ; May's Victoria}. Bunches, very long, more so than those of 

 Red Dutch. Berries, larger, brighter red, and rather more acid. 



The bush has a rapid and unusually tall habit of growth. Shoots, 

 reddish brown. Leaves, shining above, dark bluish green, very rugose, 

 and darker than those of any other variety. Flowers tinged with red. 



This is a valuable currant ; the fruit ripens later, and hangs longer 

 than that of any other variety ; but it is not an abundant bearer, and 

 on account of its strong, vigorous growth, Mr. Barron recommends it 

 as very suitable for growing as standards or large bushes. 



RED DUTCH (Belle de St. GiUes; Chenonceaux; Fertile; Fertile 

 d' Angleterre ; Fertile de Bertin ; Fertile de Palluau ; Grosse Rouge de 

 Boulogne ; Hdtive de Bertin ; La Hdtive ; Queen Victoria ; Red 

 Grape). Bunches from two to three inches long. Berries, large, deep 

 red, with a subdued acidity. 



Bush, dwarf, moderately robust. Shoots, pale ashy grey, tinged with 

 brown ; brittle at the joints, and in consequence frequently blown off 

 by the wind. Leaves, glaucous when young. 



A remarkably fine currant, of dwarf, vigorous habit, and an excellent 

 bearer. 



Red Cherry. See Cherry. 

 Red Grape. See Red Dutch. 



VARIEGATED RED. This is the common Red Currant, with 

 variegated leaves. 



VERRIERS ROUGE. A dwarf form of Raby Castle, and an 

 equally bad bearer. 



Victoria. See Gondouin. 



White Crystal. See White Dutch. 



WHITE DUTCH (New White Dutch; Jeeves' 's White; Morgan's 

 White ; White Crystal ; White Leghorn ; White Grape}. The bunches 

 and berries are of the same size as the Red Dutch ; but the berries 

 are yellowish white, and the skin somewhat transparent. The fruit is 

 very much sweeter, and more agreeable to eat, than the Red variety. 

 It is, therefore, preferred in the dessert and for wine-making. 



White Grape. See White Dutch. 

 White Leghorn. See White Dutch. 



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