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double strength. Fortunately, it is by no 

 means so numerous. 



Currant Borers. Two species of borers, a 

 native and an imported, burrow up and down 

 the stem, feeding upon the pith, indicating 

 their presence by the sickly look of the leaves. 

 The moth escapes from the stem early in June. 

 All hollow stems should be cut out and burned 

 in the fall or early spring. Vigorous plants 

 are seldom injured. 



When a plantation becomes infested with 

 bark lice and scales, it is time to root it out. 



Leaf Rust QSeptoria) is a fungus which 

 causes the foliage to fall. The copper solu- 

 tions should be tried. 



THE GOOSEBERRY. 



In the moist climate of England the goose- 

 berry is cultivated with great success, and it 

 is highly prized as a dessert fruit. All these 

 European varieties are subject to parasitic 

 growth, commonly known as mildew, when 

 cultivated in this country. In the main we 

 are limited to a few native varieties, which 

 are comparatively exempt from this disease. 

 These are much below the English varieties in 

 quality, and are used mainly for pies, sauces, 

 and jams. Some cultivators have good sue- 



