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and so no plant is formed. The buds do not break freely after 
pruning. Grown against a wall it is more satisfactory. 
5. Houghton Seedling. 
Synonyms. — Houghton Castle ; Orangefield. 
This is a late variety. The berries of medium size, deep red, 
and rather acid. Bunches long, produced in very thick clusters. 
A most abundant cropper. The plant is of a very robust, close- 
growing, stubby habit, very rarely producing long shoots. The 
leaves are small, deep dark green, somewhat deeply cut and crum- 
pled in appearance. Very distinct. This variety, from its close 
compact habit of growth and sturdy constitution, is very suitable 
for growing in exposed situations and for training as an espalier or 
pyramid. 
6. Oondouin. 
Synonyms. — Raby Castle ; May's Victoria ; Imperiale Rouge- 
d'HoUande a grappes longues. 
This is a remarkably strong- growing late variety. The bunches 
are very long. Berries large or above medium, of a bright red 
colour with a sharp acidity. As a bearer it is only medium. The 
plant is of a most robust growth, soon forming large bushes. Shoots 
strong, reddish. Leaves large, dark green, with reddish veinings, 
flat, deeply cut, very showy, and very distinct. The flowers have 
also a reddish tinge. This is one of the latest Currants to ripen 
and hang well on the plants afterwards. The plant, from its strong 
vigorous growth, is very suitable for growing as standards or large 
bushes. 
7. Verriere Rouge. 
This appears to be a compact dwarf-growing form of the 
Gondouin. 
8. Mallow -leaved. 
Synonym. — New Street Red. 
This is a strong-growing late variety. Bunches long. Berries 
small, of a pale red colour. Late in ripening and a somewhat poor 
cropper. The plant is of very distinct appearance, strong, tall- 
growing, with pale shoots. Leaves large, flat, soft, downy like a 
Mallow, of a pale green colour, sometimes like the Black Currant. 
9. Lace-leaved. 
Synonyms. — Large Sweet Red ; Large Red ; d'Hollande a feuilles 
bordees. 
