THE CURRANT. 



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Black Currant were formerly used in a dry state for 

 adulterating tea. 



Propagation. Currants are readily propagated by seed, 

 but this method is not to be commended, as seedlings vary 

 considerably in their bearing capabilities. The best of 



Fig. 23. 



CUTTING OF 



RED CURRANT. 



All the growth buds 



except the upper 

 three are removed. 



Fig. 24. 



A " MAIDEN" 



RED CURRANT TREE. 



Three shoots are produced 

 the first year, and these re- 

 quire to be pruned as shown 

 by short lines. 



Fig. 25. 



A TWO-YEAR-OLD 

 RED CURRANT TREE. 



Short lines indicate where to prune 

 the shoots. 



all methods is by cuttings. In October or November 

 select strong young shoots of the current year's growth 

 about a foot long. Cut the base off close to a joint, and 

 remove all growth buds except the upper three. Insert 

 the cuttings 6in. deep in the soil, and 6in. apart in rows 

 i ft. asunder. Tread the soil quite firm. Any ordinary 



