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ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
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GOOSEBERRIES. 
In order to produce large, abundant crops of Gooseberries it is necessary to manure heavily 
and prune closely. The English varieties do not require much pruning. Mildew is prevented by 
close planting and heavy mulching. Plant three to four feet each way. 
Donning. Fruit larger than Houghton; roundish, light green, with distinct veins, skin smooth, 
flesh rathe soft, juicy and very good; vigorous and productive. 
Houghton. A medium sized American variety, which bears abundant and regular crops, and 
never mildews; fruit smooth, red, tender and very good; very valuable. 
Industry Gooseberry. 
Smith’s. (Smith’s Improved). Large, oval, light green, with bloom; flesh moderately firm, sweet 
and good; vigorous grower. 
Golden Prolific. An American seedling of the English type said to be free from mildew; fruit 
large, deep golden yellow, very handsome and attractive; of excellent quality; hardy and a 
good grower. 
^Industry. The best English Gooseberry yet introduced; of vigorous, upright growth, and a 
greater cropper than any known variety, and much less subject to mildew than other English 
sorts; berries of the largest size, one and one-half inches in diameter, and of most excellent 
flavor, both pleasant and rich; color when fully ripe, dark red. 
