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Otherwise it loses its flavour. The fruit are small, 

 round, and smooth. The tree grows compactly 

 epright, and is an excellent sort for forcing. 



53. Prophet's RockivoocL — Early. — This fine 

 fruit needs no further recommendation than the 

 report that it has gained 777 prizes in the course of 

 five years. The fruit are large, round, slightly 

 rough, and high flavoured. The growth is upright, 

 and by timely thinning the fruit and supporting the 

 branches, the former come to fine perfection. 



54. Ro77ihullion, — Late. — A very old variety, which 

 has taken the lead in markets, as the best for preserv- 

 ing. The fruit are small, round, and smooth : the 

 tree is hardy, takes a good form, and is very durable, 

 provided the soil is not too light. 



Of yellow-coloured gooseberries it has been aflSrmed, 

 that they are generally higher flavoured than those 

 of other colours ; but it is a rule having no good 

 foundation ; many others, both red and green, are 

 equally rich, as every one acquainted with the fruit 

 must be aware. 



Green Varieties, 



55. Allen's Glorjj of Radcliff, — Late. — The fruit 

 are middle-sized, oval, and smooth; pulp rich, for 

 which it is esteemed one of the best for the dessert. 



56. Berry's Greenwood, ^ L^ite, ~ This was a 

 prize berry, and very successful at first, but has since 

 fallen off in size. The fruit are large, oval, and 

 almost smooth. The tree is a good bearer, with 

 spreading branches, often better for support. 



57. Earlj/ Rough Green, — Early. — This is one 



