THE M. H. HARMAN COMPANY 
GOOSEBERRIES 
READING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT THE FIRST ROW CONTAINS “DOWNING;” SECOND, FOURTH 
AND FIFTH “INDUSTRY;” THIRD “WHITESMITH” 
Gooseberries thrive well on a variety of soils, if well drained and fertile. The cultivation should be thorough early 
in the season. 
European varieties are of a large size and various colors. The green fruit is sent to the early markets and is profitable. 
The best American gooseberries are superior to European sorts in productiveness, hardiness, quality and freedom 
from inildew; the curse of European varieties and their seedlings is mildew. 
Mildew may be kept under control by frequent spraying with potassium sulphide. Bordeaux mixture is not recom- 
mended because it spots the fruit. After the fruit is gathered the Bordeaux mixture may be used against the leaf blight. 
Chautauqua (European Type). A good grower, fruit 
large, pale green; quality good. (See cut.) 
Downing (American). “The standard of excellence,” 
large, pale green and covered with a white bloom ; best in 
flavor and quality; a strong grower, productive and 
healthy; valuable for market. 
Crown Bob (European). Large, round, ovate, red, 
hairy fruits, of the finest quality. 
Josselyn. Good grower, fine foliage and a very profita- 
ble fruiter when compared with any other gooseberry in 
existence. The freest of all gooseberries from mildew, both 
in leaf and fruit. 
Keepsake (European). The blossoms of this variety 
are well protected by foliage, so that it is sure to set good 
crops in any ordinary season. The berries are very large, 
pale yellow, of good flavor and ship well. Quite produc- 
tive. 
Houghton (American). Fruit medium size, red, thin 
skinned, juicy, sweet and good in flavor and quality. Very 
productive. 
Industry (European). Bush a strong grower, and the 
most productive of European varieties; fruit large, dark 
red, mild, sub-acid, sweet and good flavor; one of the best 
for market, either green or ripe. 
Pearl. The most prolific gooseberry known. One bush 
produced 2,500 berries. It is free from mildew and is 
larger than the Downing. The color is light green and 
quality first class. Being thoroughly tested, we offer it as 
the best of its class yet grown. 
Smith’s Improved (American). Color yellow, large, 
excellent quality, pulp sweet and good. 
Whitesmith (European). Fruit large, smooth, thin 
skin and tender; color yellowish green; sweet and very 
good. A very desirable variety. 
STRAWBERRIES 
Plant strawberries early in the spring on fertile well manured land. For field culture plant in rows three feet apart 
and one foot in the rows, but for hand culture one foot by two will answer. 
Mulching to keep the Fruit Clean. Before the fruit begins to ripen mulch the ground among the plants with short 
hay or straw. This will not only keep the fruit clean but will prevent the ground from drying and thus lengthen the 
fruiting season. 
A bed will give two full crops and should then be spaded or plowed down, a new one in the meantime having been 
prepared to take its place. 
Notice. Those sorts marked (P.) are pistillate and should have a row of some staminate variety planted near to 
insure proper fertilization and a crop. 
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