204 GOOSEBERRY. 



48. Woodward's Whitesmith. — Early. — This stands 

 next in estimation to the Wellington : the fruit are 

 nearly round, smooth, and russet-coloured next the 

 sun. The tree is prolific, grows uprightly, and 

 should be in every collection. 



Yellow Varieties, 



49. Amber, — Early. — This is very similar in 

 quality, and fit for every purpose of the white Dutch, 

 and may be very properly called "a family fruit. ^' 

 There is another gooseberry very like this, that was 

 many years ago cultivated, under the name of Hunt's 

 Prince, but they differed very little. Hunt was an 

 early and intimate friend of the great Miller, and 

 probably was a man of some note as a gardener. 



50. Brotherton's Sovereign, — Late. — A fine large 

 prize berry, of an oval shape, with a rough thick skin, 

 but containing a fine rich pulp. It forms a spreading 

 tree, and particularly suitable for training as an es- 

 palier. 



51. Hardcastle's Gunner, — Late — A prize berry 

 of the first quality ; large, long oval shape : skin 

 rough and thick, containing an agreeably flavoured 

 pulp. The growth is spreading, and requires support 

 to have the fruit in perfectiou. 



52. JacksorCs Golden Drop, — Very early. — Few 

 kinds have had a better run than the golden drop. 

 In both stages of its growth it is a profitable kind, 

 either for the cook or confectioner. For the latter 

 purpose it should not be allowed to get too ripe. 



