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THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MD. 



Fay's Prolific Currants. A valuable market variety 



CURRANTS 



The red Currants are more particular in 



regard to soil requirements than most other 



small fruits. They will grow in sandy soil, 



but they are not so productive as when set in 



cool, moist loam. They should be set in rows 



about 5 to 6 feet apart, and about 4 feet apart 



in the rows. A half-dozen shoots will make 



more and larger fruits than a crowded cluster. 



The first season allow three good shoots 



to grow, and the next spring shorten these 



slightly, if they have made a good growth, 



thus permitting the new shoots that have 



started to come up for the second season. 



PViprrv This is one of the most pro- 

 V/Iierry. Juctive of all Currants. It is 

 one of the oldest and most popular varieties. 

 The fruit is large, deep red and rather acid; 

 the plants make an erect, stout, vigorous 

 growth and are practically free from disease. 

 ninlnma ^ Currant of exceptional merit. 

 l^ipiUmd. j^ j^g^g light red, very juicy, large 

 round berries of sprightly, subacid flavor. The 

 plants have stocky canes, are upright, hardy 

 and uniformly productive. 



Fflv's Prnlifir Less acid than Cherry; branches 

 r Ay 8 rruilllL. Jarge, berries medium, bright 

 and sparkling. One of the leading late varieties and 

 a remarkable cropper. It is one of the best-known 

 Currants, and is a favorite wherever grown. Valuable 

 for commercial purposes as it always brings good 

 prices, and is fine for home use. 



RpH frnss ^"^ °^ *^^ ^^^* Currants on the market. Ripens in midseason and produces an enormous 

 VI U06. quantity of fruit; flavor mild and pleasant. Its good qualities claim for it much popularity. 

 Whitp Pranp '^^^ bush has an abundance of dark green foliage. The flavor of the fruit is sweet, and 

 TTlllLc vjidpe. j^ jg very fine for table use. This is the largest and most productive white Currant. 

 WilHpr Ripens the same time as Fay's Prolific and hangs on the bush much longer; fully as prolific 

 " "'*C* • and is in every way as profitable. A popular variety both for the table and market. It is one of 

 the strongest growers and one of the most productive varieties on our list. Bunches and berries large, 

 bright and attractive red even when dead ripe. We especially recommend the Wilder. 

 Riaric fhamninn '^^^ black Currants are greatly appreciated for making jams, jellies and preserves, 

 OlaCK vnanipiOu. ^^^ ^^ some as a dessert. This variety is a fine black Currant, having large, mild- 

 flavored berries in large clusters, bearing a heavy crop annually. A desirable variety for general culture. 



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Wilder Currants. Popular for table and market 



