BUSH FRUIT PRODUCTION 



in spring, and this is followed by three or four 

 more similar applications at intervals of ten 

 days or two weeks. 



Currant worms, currant borers, aphids, 

 and anthracnose are found on gooseberries as 

 well as on currants, and are combatted in the 

 same ways. Gooseberries are less susceptible 

 than currants to White Pine Blister Rust, but 

 do serve as a means of bridging the gap from 

 pine to pine. 



Varieties 



European varieties of gooseberries are 

 larger and showier, but American sorts are 

 more productive and higher in quality. Among 

 American varieties, Downing is most widely 

 grown. Houghton, Pearl, and Josselyn (Red 

 Jacket) also are good. Poorman is a new- 

 variety with large berries and few thorns. It 

 promises to replace some of the older varieties. 



Among the European varieties Industry is 

 probably the leader. Chautauqua, Crown 

 Bob, and May Duke are other valuable vari- 

 eties. 



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