1914 



FRUITS OF ONTARIO. 



283 



DOWNING. 



DOWNING (slightly reduced). 



This has been the most popular gooseberry of American oiigin lor some years, 

 unless we except the Pearl, a variety of Canadian origin, very similar in size and 

 appearance. It is very widely known and planted all over the continent of North 

 America. It is not subject to mildew, and succeeds splendidly everywhere. 



ORIGIN: by Chas. Downing, Newburgh, N.Y.; a seedling of Houghton. 



PLANT: first rate in health and vigor and productiveness; an upright grower. 



FRUIT: size medium; form round, often somewhat narrowed toward apex; skin 

 smooth, transparent green with distinct light green ribs, and a thin whitish bloom. 



FLESH: light green; tender, sweet and good. 



VALUE: for market, first class. 



SEASON: medium. 



KEEPSAKE. 



KEEPSAKE. 



A very good commercial gooseberry, which succeeds in many parts of Ontario. 

 ORIGIN : England. 



BUSH: vigorous; productive; very little subject to mildew. 



BERRY: medium to large; form nearly round; color greenish white; skin smooth; 

 flavor sweetish. 



QUALITY: very good. 

 VALUE: market, first class. 



