go FRUIT FARMING 



No. 4 makes the largest bush ; 3 and 6 grow close 

 to the ground, and can be planted 5-ft. apart. Nos. 

 4, 5, and 6 produce the largest berries; but one with 

 another, nine better varieties cannot be found, although 

 we have tested 150 sorts. 



Lancashire Prize Gooseberries as a rule are not 

 strong growers, and trees cannot be sold so cheaply 

 as the above, but they are worth notice for sale in 

 punnets, when their large size commands a price. 

 No doubt many of these will pay to grow where the 

 Gooseberry succeeds, and the demand for them in 

 punnets in the London shops is yearly increasing. 



Among the best for this purpose are : — 



Avoid planting the Ironmonger, Scotch Red Rough, 

 and White Shiner, as they are too small for market. 

 In many cases high prices are made for Gosseberries 

 green ; and if a warm corner can be found, Keepsake 

 or Whitesmith should be planted, and a little assistance 

 be given in liquid manure, if the season is dry ; as 

 well as a shelter from cold winds, say about 9-ft. 

 high — such as is used for sheltering hops. A few 

 bushels at 24s. to 30s. are well worth the trouble. 

 Gooseberries require a rich well-manured soil. Strong 

 nitrogenous food is to their liking, but unfortunately 

 those who are the best cultivators suffer most from 

 the American mildew. Fish Guano and the Sheppey 

 Meat Manure are about the best ; where near the coast 

 Seaweed answers admirably, and Sprats are excellent. 



