36 BOOK OF FRUITS. 



of the last summer, on the old wood near the 

 ground, only retaining here and there one in 

 vacant parts, to form successional bearers, and 

 to supply the places of unfruitful branches. 

 Gosseberries are liable to mildew, if placed 

 in a confined situation ; they want a free, 

 open exposure. 



The varieties of this fruit are very exten- 

 sive, and of various colors, while, green, yel- 

 low, red, and dark purple. They differ much 

 in quality ; some of the largest fruited kinds 

 having a thick skin, are fit only for cooking, 

 while others are fine for the table. In select- 

 ing from the catalogues, we should send for 

 those, without regard to names, which have 

 been tested by the nursery-man, and proved 

 to be the best flavored. 



GRAPE. 



The ripening of foreign grapes in the open 

 air, in the climate of New England, is very 

 uncertain ; and the necessity of covering them 

 in Winter will undoubtedly prevent their gen- 

 eral culture. The editor of the Magazine of 

 Horticulture, Mr. Hovey, justly says, " that 

 the cultivation of foreign grapes in the open 



