CHAPTER XXI 



SMALL FRUITS AND HOW TO GROW 

 THEM 



THE Currant. One of the oldest of the 

 small fruits recorded in the history of 

 our country is the currant. It has always been 

 grown because of its adaptability to climate 

 and soil, hardiness, free growth, and produc- 

 tiveness. Therefore, it is one of the fruits 

 that should certainly be found in every small 

 garden. 



While the currant will thrive in various types 

 of soil yet it reaches its highest quantity in 

 productiveness and its finest quality in flavor 

 on a light clay soil. The soil should be cool 

 and moist but always well drained to prevent 

 the frost from heaving it in winter. Be sure 

 this clay soil is mellow to a depth of from ten 

 to twelve inches, free from large stones, stub- 



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