THE GOOSEBERRY 75 



upright, thorny ; one of the earhest to pick green ; flavour quite first-class ; fruit large, 

 downy. 



Columbus (American). — This has proved to be the Whitesmith of our gardens. 



II.— LARGE-FRUITED (LANCASHIRE) 



Red Fruits 



Beauty. — Growth drooping and free ; fruit very large, pink, and shaded with deep 

 red ; a good bearer. 



Bobby. — Growth drooping ; one of the largest ; fruit pale brownish red, often blood 

 red ; flavour rich, brisk ; early. 



Crown Bob. — Growth strong, arching ; fruit large, with very thin skin, and of the 

 imR%\. flavour. Can be picked early in a green state. 



Clayton. — Growth drooping ; fruits long, dark reddish purple, with broad veins ; 

 late. 



Companion. — Growth strong, great bearer ; fruit dull red ; veins paler ; keeps well 

 (on trees) ; skin thick. 



Dan's Mistake. — Growth erect and free ; fruit rich crimson, red, and pink; white 

 veins ; keeps late (on trees) ; skin thick ; flavour good. 



Duke of Sutherland. — Growth drooping and slender ; fruit light red, shaded 

 with grey ; late. 



Lord Derby. — Growth drooping ; one of the best ; fruit handsome, deep red ; 

 skin thin ; flavour very sweet. 



Lancashire Lad. — Growth compact, arching, prickly ; fruit deep red, shaded 

 light red, almost smooth ; a great favourite for market both green and ripe ; bushes 

 can be planted 5 feet apart. 



London. — An awkward grower. Requires support ; rather tender in low situations ; 

 fruit very large, deep purplish red. 



Napoleon the Great. — Growth free ; moderate cropper ; fruit very handsome, 

 bright scarlet, and of good, flavour. 



Prince Regent. — Growth spreading ; fruit dark red, large. 



Rifleman. — Growth upright, vigorous, making a large bush; fruit bright red, 

 hairy ; flavour good ; a suitable variety for late market. 



Speedwell. — Growth moderate, erect ; fruit large when well thinned, deep 

 crimson red ; skin thin ; early. 



Whinham'S Industry. — Growth upright, prickly, vigorous ; great bearer ; fruit 

 carries well to market when ripe ; late. 



Other varieties are : — Conquering Hero, England, FalstaflT, Guido, Roaring Lion, 

 Wonderful. 



White Fruits 



Antagonist.— Grow//^ drooping, the largest white gooseberry ; fruit creamy white 

 with green veins ; flavour excellent. 



Alma. — Growth free ; fruit blotched with snow-white and pale green, handsome ; 

 skin thin ; flavour very sweet. 



Careless. — Growth free ; slender ; great bearer ; fruit large, creamy white with 

 white blotches and veins, handsome ; of the iinestflavour. 



Freedom. — Growth good ; fruit long, green, veined white, early ; skin thin; rich 

 swteXflavour. 



King of Trumps. — Growth moderate ; fruit dull greenish white ; early and 

 large. 



