288 GOOSEBERRY. 



the end of the branch Such branches as may have oorne 

 fruit, must be cut out every year, in order to promote the 

 growth of a supply of young fruit-bearing branches. 



GOOS^BE-RRY. 



CTROSEILLKH. Ribes grossularla, uva, crispa, etc. 



THE Gooseberry is a native of several parts of Europe, 

 and is indigenous in America, as far North as 68. It is 

 cultivated to greater perfection in England than in any 

 other part of the world. In Spain and Italy, this fruit 

 is scarcely known. In France it is neglected. In Lan- 

 casbire, England, and some parts of the adjoining counties, 

 almost every cottager cultivates the Gooseberry, with a view 

 to prizes given at what are called Gooseberry Prize Meet- 

 ings ; of these, there is annually published an account 

 with the names and weight of the successful sorts, in what 

 is called the Manchester Gooseberry Book. The prizes 

 vary from ten shillings to five and ten pounds sterling. 

 There are meetings held in the Spring to "make up," as the 

 term is, the sorts, the persons, and the conditions of exhi- 

 bition ; and in August, to weigh and test the fruit, and 

 determine the prizes. 



hi Lindley's Guide to the Orchard and Fruit Garden, 

 722 varieties are described ; from which the fallowing are 

 selected, as in most repute for size, flavour, and other good 

 qualities : 



REDS. 



BRITISH CROWN. This variety is noted as being a fine flavoured 

 fruit, especially for tarts. 33 prizes had been awarded for it in 1829 > 

 the largest berry weighing 18 pennyweights and 10 grains. 



CHAMPAGNE. The fruit of this variety is held in great esteem for its 

 delicious flavour ; the berry is of medium size, somewhat oblong and 

 hairy. 



CAPPER'S TOP SAWYEH. This is a late fruit, of oblong shape, and 

 hairy near the base. 171 prizes were obtained for this in 1828 and 9 i 

 the heaviest berry weighing 22 dwts. 17 grains. 



