Gooseberries. 459 



dull reddish brown, marked with faint greenish lines ; flesh 

 tender, juicy, sweet, pleasant. Ripens soon after midsummer. 

 Not high flavored, as compared with the best European sorts, 

 but a profuse bearer, free of mildew, and of very easy cultiva- 

 tion. A seedling from a wild American species. Origin, Salem, 

 Mass. 



Mountain Seedling. This sort resembles the Houghton in color, 

 but is mostly larger in size, has a thicker skin, and is slightly in- 

 ferior in quality. Bush strong and upright. 



Pale Red. Rather small, or size of Houghton, but darker in color 

 when fully ripe. 



Smith's Improved. Larger than Houghton, light or yellowish 

 green, excellent in quality. Bush of moderate growth. New. 



