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grown among quince bushes that are planted 10x12 feet, with the 

 currants 5x6 feet between the rows. 



In addition to the three standard sorts, the Cherry, Fays Prolific and 

 Versailles that are commonly grown, may be mentioned the Red Cross, 

 President Wilder, Pomona and AVhile Imperial, all of which are of 

 good size and apparently productive. The fruit of the Wilder and 

 Pomona perhaps being larger than the Red Cross, and the Pomona 

 better in quality than either. 



The best currant in quality without doubt is the White Imperial, 

 being less acid and possessing a peculiar spicy, aromatic flavor. 



The Currant Leaf Blight appeared in many locations and did great 

 damage where the plants were not well sprayed, the leaves nearly all 

 falling off before the fruit was ripe. This disease can be prevented by 

 spra3nug with the Bordeaux mixture, just before the blossoms open, 

 and again as soon as the fruit has been gathered. 



Currant Worms. The common currant worm was destroyed by 

 hellebore and insect powder (Pyrethrum) at the rale of one-half 

 pound to 50 gallons or one tablespoonful to a common pailful of 

 water, or by using these insecticides with the common bellows or 

 Paris green gun when the foliage was wet. Fertilizers used for both 

 currants and quinces, 200 pounds sulfate of potash, 100 pounds 

 nitrate of soda, 300 pounds acid phosfate. 



Gooseberries. 



Number oj Varieties 23, lolanted among trees at varying distances. 



This crop was not as abundant or satisfactory as usual on account 

 of the extremely wet weather during July, and mildew appeared on 

 many varieties. Among those that show the most merit are Chau- 

 tauqua, Columbus, Triumph, Downing, Pale Red and Lancashire 

 Ladd. The Industry while one of the best in quality and of the 

 largest size has been very weak in growth. 



Blackberries. 



Number of Varieties^ 2S, Distarice Planted 5x7 ft. 



The conditions of the past season were in many particulars favor- 

 able for a large crop and that from the station plots was much above 

 the average. 



The older varieties retain about their former standing as to size, 



