SMALL FRUITS 



ries. Very hardy and satisfactory in all parts 

 of the country except far south. 



The Champion is the best black currant. 

 It ripens in mid-season and is reconmiended 

 for preserving in conserves and jams. 



The Gooseberry. The Gooseberry is pro- 

 pagated, pruned, and cultivated in exactly 

 the same way as the currant. The only diffi- 

 cult problem to solve with reference to this 

 fruit is the control of the mildew (Sphaero- 

 theca morsuvse). The large, sweet English 

 gooseberry seems to be more susceptible to 

 this disease than the American sorts. Keep 

 the soU free from weeds and mulch the plants 

 with coal ashes. Spray the foliage as soon as 

 the grayish spots appear with one-half ounce 

 of potassium sulphide to one gallon of water. 

 Spray every two weeks until the flower ap- 

 pears. 



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The Colimabus is a European variety but 

 practically free from mildew. It requires 

 very little pruning, is hardy, vigorous, and pro- 

 duces a large, oval, greenish-yeUow fruit. 



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