GENEVA. NEW YORK, U. S. A. 
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Downing: Gooseberries. 
lloujthtoii (American). Fruit medium size, 
red, thin skinned, juicy, sweet and good in 
flavor and quality. Very productive. 
Industry (European). Bush a strong grow- 
er, and the most productive of European varie- 
ties; 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 (Smith’s Improved). American. Color 
yellow; large, excellent; pulp sweet and good. 
Whitesmith (European). Fruit large, 
smooth, thin skin and tender; color yellowish 
green; sweet and very good. A very desir- 
able variety. 
Gooseberries 
Gooseberries thrive well 
on a variety of soils, if well 
drained and fertile. The cul- 
tiv'ation should be thorough 
early in the season. 
European varieties are of 
a large size and various col- 
ors. The green fruit is sent 
to the early markets and is 
profitable. 
The best American goose- 
berries are superior to Euro- 
pean sorts in productiveness, 
hardiness, quality and free- 
dom from mildew; 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 re- 
commended because it spots 
the fruit. After the fruit is 
gathered the Bordeaux mixture may be used 
against the leaf blight. 
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; valu- 
able for market. 
Crown Bob (European). Barge, round, 
ovate, red, hairy fruits, of the finest quality. 
Jos-selyn. Good grower, fine foliage and a 
very profitable fruiter when compared with 
any other gooseberry in existence. The freest 
of all gooseberries from mildew, both in leaf 
and fruit. 
Keepsake (European). The blos.soms 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 yel- 
low. of good flavor and ship well. Quite pro- 
ductive. 
Perfect Blossom. 
Strawberries 
1‘lant strawlierries in early fall or 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. The 
-soil and location itest adapted for strawberry culture will var.v 
somewhat in different sections. In a general way, any soil that will 
grow good crops of corn or potatoes will grow good strawberries. 
One of the first requisites of the ripening fruit is moisture, and care 
should be taken that this is provided. 
Imperfect 
Blossom 
Mulching to KiH‘p 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 t hen be spaded or plowed down, a new one in 
the meantime having been prepared to take its place. 
N'oticc. Those sorts marked (P.) are pistillate, and should have a row of some staminate 
variety planted near to insure proper fertilization and a crop. 
Early 
Bedci-uood. An exceedingly early strawberry. 
One of the best early berries for home use. 
Plant is healthy, vigorous growth, and an enor- 
mous hearer. Berries of large size, regular, 
roundish form, light scarlet, remaining in fruit 
a long time. 
Clyde. Few strawberries have given better 
sati.sfaction in all parts of the country. It is 
one of the best medium early varieties — is a 
week earlier than Bubach. and very firm; 
large, bright scarlet berries of fine flavor. 
The plants are strong growers — deep rooting, 
stand drought well, free from rust and dis- 
ease. 
Crescent Seedling. P. Good size, strong 
grower, very productive; one of the best for 
market and garden. 
Micliel (Michel’s Early). Berry medium to 
large, roundish, bright crimson, firm, fair qual- 
ity; plant a strong grotver and a good bearer. 
Valuable on account of its earliness and pro- 
ductiveness. A fine sort to pollenize early 
pistillates. 
Sliarplcss. One of the best strawberries in 
cultivation; has held its reputation better 
than any other variety. Posses.ses all the good 
qualities looked for in a strawberry; the best 
variety for the home garden. A strong grower, 
productive and largest size. 
