THE GOOSEBERRY. 95 



THE GOOSEBERRY. 



AMERICAN GOOSEBERRY (Ribes hirtellum}. EUROPEAN GOOSE- 

 BERRY (Ribes grossularicC) . 



In methods of cultivation and propagation the treatment of the 

 Gooseberry is the same as above outlined for the currant. The 

 Gooseberry is not a fruit that finds a ready sale in large quanti- 

 ties in our markets, but is desirable for the home garden. 

 Among the best native are : 



Downing. This is a round, greenish- white berry of medium 

 large size, with a thin skin ; very productive, vigorous, and of 

 good quality. 



Smith's Improved. A medium to large yellow berry, with a 

 thicker skin than the last, and of rather better quality; bush not 

 quite as vigorous, but productive. 



Among the best of the English varieties are : 



RED. YELLOW. 



Crown Bob, Whitesmith, 



Ashton, Sulphur Yellow. 



Ironmonger. Industry. 



