Victoria— Considered the best for northern Colorado; strong, 
vigorous, upright grower, and its freedom from over production 
of wood renders it a very desirable sort. Fruit red and medium 
size, mildly acid, and hangs well on the hushes. 
Black Naples — Vey large and black; valuable for jams and 
jellies. The test of its (lass. 
GOOSEBERRIES 
This fruit can be grown anywhere in the mountain country, 
even in the extreme high altitudes the hardy varieties do well. 
They require the same cultivation as the currant. 
Downing — Fruit large, roundish; skin smooth; flesh rather 
soft, juicy and very good; vigorous, hardy and productive. 
Smith’s Improved— Large, oval, light green; moderately firm, 
sweet and good. 
Red Jacket (Josslyn)— Large, red. heavy fruiter; should be 
planted in place of Industry; more healthy, larger cropper, and 
the best of the reds. 
Houghton— Small to medium; roundish, oval; pale red; 
sweet, tender; very co-'d plan*; spreading shoots; slender; 
enormously productive and hardy. 
Columbus— Fruit of largest size; oval; handsome greenish- 
yellow; finest quality; plant a strong, robust grower, so far free 
from mildew; foliage large and glossy. 
Chautauqua — Combines size, beauty and quality with vigorous 
growth and productiveness; fruit large, light yellow, free from 
spines and hairs; averaging one inch to one and one-fourth 
Inches in (iiameter. Thick skinned, sweet and of exquisite flavor 
Oregon Champion— Where known, considered the best all- 
around berry on the list. The plants are of spreading habit, 
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