TRUE-TO-NAME SMALL-FRUIT PLANTS 
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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 clus¬ 
ter. 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. 
FAY’S PROLIFIC. Less acid than Cherry;, 
branches large, berries medium, bright and' _ 
sparkling. One of the leading late varieties, and a 
remarkable cropper. 
RED CROSS. One of the best Currants on the 
market. Ripens in midseason and produces an 
enormous quantity of fruit; flavor mild and pleas¬ 
ant. The leaves of the plant are so dense as to hide 
the canes from view. The growth is very vigorous 
and hardy. 
WHITE GRAPE. Flavor sweet and very fine for 
table use. This is the largest and most productive 
of the white Currants. 
WILDER. Ripens the same time as Fay’s Pro¬ 
lific, 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 
this and Red Cross are the two most popular varieties j 
Wilder Currants. 
One of strongest 
grown 
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late as any known variety. Judging from orders, 
GOOSEBERRIES 
The Gooseberry is a northern plant, and seldom fruits well south of Maryland except in the high 
mountain sections. It grows best in a cool climate and moist soil. The plants may be set in rows from 5 to 
6 feet apart and 4 feet apart in the rows and cultivated both ways for the first year or two. Little 
pruning is required and 
that is mainly to remove 
the stunted shoots and 
keep up a supply of vig¬ 
orous new shoots from the 
base. Spraying with bor- 
deaux mixture will keep 
down mildew, but mildew 
may be prevented in a 
great measure by keeping 
the head of the plant open 
and not allowing it to get 
^ crowded with shoots that 
are not needed. 
Downing Gooseberry. One of the best large-fruiting sorts (see page 32) 
Plants Looks Good to 
Him 
The shipment of plants 
from you came yesterday 
in good condition, and the 
plants look good to me, and 
I thank you for sending me 
such a nice lot of well- 
rooted plants.—F rank 
Hill, Nemaha County, 
Kan., March 26, 1913. 
