ENGLISH GOOSEBERRIES 



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Fig. 73. Columbus gooseberry. 



Columbus. Introduced by Ellwanger & Barry, of Rochester, 

 N. Y. A strong grower, comparatively free from mildew. Fruit 

 large, oblong or roundish oblong, white or greenish yellow, sweet, 

 of best quality. Possibly the same as Triumph (Fig. 73). 



Crown Bob. A variety long known in England as desirable 

 either for home use or market. Bush dwarfish, but vigorous and 

 productive. Fruit medium to large, nearly round, dark red, 

 nearly smooth, almost sweet, of good quality, similar to Industry 

 in color, but somewhat smaller ; quite subject to mildew, less 



