By Mr. Robert Thompson. 



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of the Small Dark Rough Red. The fruit is more oblong, and 

 not so hairy. From the Nursery of Mrs. Mackie of Norwich. 



10. Red Warrington. (Cat. No. 333.) 



Syn. Aston. 



Aston Seedling. 

 Volunteer. 



Branches pendulous, armed with strong prickles, which are generally triple. Fruit 

 late, of a large size, roundish oblong. Skin hairy, light red and thick. 



The pulp is clear, vinous, and of a peculiarly rich flavour, equalled 

 by that of few, particularly of this size. In respect to flavour, and 

 also its clear vinous pulp, and colour, it has a near affinity to the 

 Red Champagne. But the latter is distinguished by its upright 

 branches, and by being an earlier and smaller fruit. It is also an 

 excellent bearer. It appears that this is not grown as a prize 

 Gooseberry in the Northern counties, although its size exceeds 

 many of those that are. It is probably an old variety which ap- 

 pears to be well known, having by its merit obtained general culti- 

 vation. It may be supposed from its name, that it has originated 

 at Warrington in Lancashire. Has the property of hanging a con- 

 siderable time on the bush. As a late sort, of good size and ex- 

 cellent flavour, it ought to be in every collection, even the most 

 limited and select. 



11. Beaumont's Red. (Cat. No. 248.) 



Branches very erect and strong growing. Leaves downy, above dark green. Fruit 

 very early, middle-sized and roundish oblong. Skin very hairy, dark red, becoming 

 nearly black when fully ripe, and thin. Flavour rich and very sweet. 



A tolerable bearer. Was sent to the Garden of the Society by 

 Messrs. Backhouse of York. 



