THE GOOSEBERRIES 



year, and then transplanted to a permanent 

 place. 



Pruning 



Gooseberry canes branch more freely than 

 those of the currant and the bushes tend to 

 become more dense. As with the currant, 

 young wood is most productive. A vigorous 

 thinning out each spring of canes more than 

 two years old is therefore the principal part of 

 pruning gooseberries. (See pruning the cur- 

 rant, page 102). 



Insects and Diseases 



The pests of the currant are also the pests 

 of the gooseberry, although the degree of sus- 

 ceptibilty varies. Mildew is the most serious 

 disease infecting gooseberries, especially Euro- 

 pean varieties. It is most troublesome in the 

 South. 



Mildew appears first as spots having a cob- 

 web-like appearance. They spread and co- 

 alesce to form larger areas and the growth 

 of the plant is seriously interfered with. The 

 most effective means of combatting this dis- 

 ease is by spraying with potassium sulfide, one 

 ounce in two gallons of water. The first ap- 

 plication is made when the buds have broken 

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