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dark colour ; skin rough and thin ; pulp pleasant ; 

 the growth spreading, and a good bearer. 



9. Benson s Farmer'^s Glory, — Late. — A fine large 

 fruit, somewhat oval; colour light; skin thin, and 

 nearly smooth ; pulp rich and pleasant, A good 

 dessert fruit. The growth is irregular, spreading, 

 and requires support. The fruit are liable to crack 

 in wet weather, its only fault. 



10. Brundit^s Atlas, — Latest. — This was a very 

 large fruit when first raised, on which account it re- 

 ceived its distinctive title. The fruit is oblong; skin 

 thick and rough; growth erect; and makes a near 

 approach to the properties of the Warrington. 



11. Brotlierton''s Huntsman, — Late. — One of the 

 first-rate prize gooseberries, having gained one hun- 

 dred and forty-one in the third and fourth years it 

 was exhibited. The fruit are large and globular ; the 

 skin thick and rough ; pulp rich. Forms a fine up- 

 right bush ; but requires support, and a covering in 

 wet weather. 



12. Capper's Top Snwj/er, — Late. — A fine, large, 

 prize gooseberry, having gained many prizes. The 

 berry is nearly round ; skin pale red, rough but 

 thin ; pulp rich. The growth is drooping, and, when 

 bearing, requires support. 



13. Champagne, — Early, — For fine flavour this 

 old variety is surpassed by none. The fruit are 

 middle sized, oval, pale-red at first, but afterwards 

 deeper the longer they hang on the tree ; skin 

 rough but thin ; growth upright, and suitable for 



