THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MD. 
Wilder Currant. Popular for table and market 
CURRANTS 
The red Currants are more particular in regard to soil requirements than most other small-fruits. They 
will grow in sandy soil, but they are not so productive as when set in cool, moist loam. They should be 
set in rows about 5 to 6 feet apart, and about 4 feet apart in the rows. A half-dozen thrifty shoots will make 
more and larger fruits than a crowded cluster. The first season allow three good shoots to grow, and the 
next spring shorten these slightly if they have made a good growth, thus permitting the new shoots that 
have started to come up for the second season. 
CHERRY. This is one of the most productive of all Currants. It is one of the oldest and most 
popular varieties. The fruit is large, deep red and rather acid; the plants make an erect, stout, 
vigorous growth, and are practically free from disease. 
FAY’S PROLIFIC. Less acid than Cherry; 
branches large, berries medium, bright and 
sparkling. One of the leading late varieties, and 
a remarkable cropper. Valuable for commercial 
purposes as well as for home use. 
RED CROSS. One of the best Currants on 
the market. Ripens in midseason and produces 
an enormous quantity of fruit; flavor mild and 
pleasant. The leaves of the plant are so dense 
as to hide the canes from view. The growth is 
very vigorous and hardy. Its good qualities 
claim for it much popularity. 
WHITE GRAPE. Bush has an abun¬ 
dance of dark green foliage. The flavor of 
the fruit is sweet and it is very fine for table 
use. This is the largest and most productive 
white Currant. 
WILDER. Ripens the same time as 
Fay’s Prolific, and hangs on the bush much 
longer; fully as prolific and is in every way 
as profitable. A popular variety both for 
the table and market. It is one of the 
strongest growers and one of the most pro¬ 
ductive varieties on our list. Bunches and 
berries large, bright and attractive red even 
when dead ripe. Hangs on the bushes in fine 
condition for handling as late as any known 
variety. We especially recommend the Wilder. 
“What’s the matter with Kansas” and this record? 
The strawberries, grapes and blackberries all got here in good order 
and are planted. I counted two rows of strawberries this morning and 
out of 340 plants, found one dead and it may come out. I don’t sup- 
. - pose there will be a hundred in the ten thousand that will not live. 
Fay’s Prolific Currant. A valuable market variety A. C. Darrow. Montgomery Co., Kansas, April 4, 1914. 
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