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THE CHASE NURSERIES. 
Vergennea. A chance seedling found growing in Vermont. It is extremely pro- 
ductive ; clusters large ; berries large ; color light amber ; flavor good. Ripens with 
Concord, but has superior keeping qualities. Vine very hardy, strong, rapid grower ; 
leaf large, downy, and generally free from mildew. 
Worden. Bunches large, handsome, double shouldered ; berries large, sweet, 
lively, with very little of the fo.\y or native flavor. Vine very thrifty and vigorous, 
perfectly hardy, healthy, and a good bearer. Ripens a week earlier than Concord. 
- CURRANTS. 
The introduction of the improved varieties has given the currant a high rank as a 
profitable market fruit. A well-kept plantation will yield 4000 pounds of fruit to the 
acre. Quite a currant plantation can be had with a small expense by planting the 
bushes in the orchard between the fruit trees. 
Cherry. Very large ; dark red ; acid, not very rich ; bunch variable, from short 
to long ; plant a coarse grower, with stout shoots and large, dark green leaves. 
Pay's Prolific. A new red currant, claimed to be equal to the Cheriy currant in 
size, with a much longer bunch. The bush is .said to be exceedingly productive, and it 
is regarded as a most promising variety. 
La Versailles. Similar to Cherry in size of berry, but the bunch is longer and 
more compact. It carries well, presenting a firm and fresh appearance after being 
transported a long distance. 
Lee's Prolific. A black currant imported from England. Of good size ; fine 
quality. 
Prince Albert. A good grower, with large, heavy foliage, which holds very 
late. Fruit large, bright red, of good quality, and ripens late, after other sorts are 
gone. A very valuable variety. 
White Grape. Very large, yellowish white, very mild acid ; excellent quality, 
and valuable for the table. The finest of the white sorts. 
GOOSEBERRIES. 
We offer only a few of the most valuable American varieties, as they are not as 
subject to mildew as the foreign sorts. 
Downing. Large size, oval, greenish white or pale yellow. Plant very vigorous 
and hardy, with stiff, strong shoots and heavy foliage, which adheres strongly, covering 
the fruit from the sun. Resists mildew admirably. 
Houghton's Seedling. Small to medium, roundish oval ; pale red ; sweet, 
tender, very good. Plants .spreading, slender ; very productive ; one of the best. 
Industry. A new variety, of English origin, which appears to be as free from 
mildew as our native varieties. Very large, dark cherry red, and of delicious quality. 
Smith's Improved (Smith's Seedling). Fruit large ; one of the largest 
American varieties of value ; oval form ; light green when ripe ; sweet and excellent. 
Plant vigorous, extremely productive, hardy, and healthy. 
