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large Bunches, long. Flavour, very sweet. Suitable 

 for bushes or walls. 



Laxton's Blacksmith. A new and vigorous variety 

 which resists " Big Bud Mite " attack. Berries, excep- 

 tionally large. Bunches, long and of great size. Flavour, 

 excellent. The largest Black Currant in cultivation. 



Lee's Prolific. An old and productive variety suitable 

 for wall or fence culture. Berries, large. Bunches, 

 long. Flavour, sweet and rich. Berries hang later on 

 the trees than those of other sorts. 



Ogden's Black. A very hardy sort. Berries, large. 

 Bunches, short. Flavour, very good. Free bearer. 

 Good for bush culture. 



Varieties of Red Currants. 



The following is a good selection : 



Cherry. A dwarf, compact grower and free cropper. 

 Berries, very large. Bunches, medium. Flavour, excel- 

 lent. 



Comet. One of the largest varieties in cultivation. 

 Berries, very large. Bunches, long. Flavour, very good. 

 Excellent for cordons, walls, and fences. If netted the 

 fruit will hang on the trees till September. 



Fay's Prolific. A comparatively new variety. Comes 

 early into bearing. Berries, very large. Bunches, long 

 and large. Flavour, good. 



Houghton Castle. A sturdy grower and prolific bearer. 

 Good for bush culture. Berries, medium. Bunches, short. 

 Flavour, briskly acid. 



Laxton's Perfection. The largest Red Currant in culti- 

 vation. Berries, very large, 17 to 20 on a bunch. Colour, 

 dark crimson. Flavour, very sweet and juicy. Heavy 

 cropper. 



