By Mr. Robert Thompson. 



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39. Leigh's Rifleman. (Cat. No. 257.) 

 Syn. AllcocJcs Duke of Yarh 



Grange's Admirable. 

 Yates s Royal Anne. 



Branches somewhat erect. Prickles a little deflexed, frequently triple. Leaves mo- 

 derately sized, of a peculiar rich and rather light green colour, but not shining. Fruit 

 late,' large, roundish oblong. Suture on both sides rather depressed, and distinct ly 

 marked with white specks. Skin hairy, red with a mixture of green, thick. Flavour 

 sharp, but rich and agreeable. A good bearer. 



This gooseberry is known round the Metropolis by the two first 

 of the synonyms attached. The Rifleman of the London gardens, 

 as I am informed by Mr. James Grange of Covent Garden, is a 

 green gooseberry. 



40. Lomass Victory. (Cat. No. 324.) 



Branches somewhat pendulous. Leaves rather deeply lobed. Fruit middling early, 

 moderately large, and roundish oblong. Skin hairy, light red, thin. Flavour moderate. 

 A good bearer. 



The unripe berries of this kind are in estimation for tarts and 

 boiling. It is often called Lomax's Victory, but the growers real 

 name is Lomas. 



41. Boardmans British Crown. (Cat. No. 32.) 



Branches somewhat pendulous. Prickles often triple, much dilated at the base, and 

 reflexed. Fruit middling early, very large, roundish oblong. Skin hairy, red, with a 

 mixture of green, thick. Flavour moderately rich and sweet. 



A good bearer. Is esteemed for its size among the prize growers. 

 42. Millings Crown Bob. (Cat. No. 63.) 



Branches pendulous. Prickles generally single, broad at the base, and a little reflexed. 

 Fruit rather late, very large, oblong. Skin hairy, red with a greenish mixture near the 

 base, very bright red at the other end, thin. The suture along both sides is marked 

 with whitish specks. Well flavoured. 



