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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 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. 
rViArrv This is one of the most pro- 
^ CII J' ductive 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. 
Dinlnma ^ Currant of exceptional merit. 
p u id. j t bas re( ^ ver y juicy^ i ar g e 
round berries of sprightly, subacid flavor. The 
plants have stocky canes, are upright, hardy 
and uniformly productive. 
r nv >. Prolific Less acid than Cherry; branches 
ray » rruuilC. i ar g e , berries medium, bright 
and sparkling. One of the leading late varieties and 
a remarkable cropper. It is one of the best-known 
Currants, and is a favorite wherever grown. Valuable 
for commercial purposes as it always brings good 
prices, and is fine for home use. 
Red CrOSS One °? tke ^ >es t : Currants on the market. Ripens in midseason and produces an enormous 
* quantity of fruit; flavor mild and pleasant. Its good qualities claim for it much popularity. 
White GraDe T ke kas an Sundance 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 ^*P e . ns . tke same ^ me as Lay’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 productive varieties on our list. Bunches and berries large, 
bright and attractive red even when dead ripe. We especially recommend the Wilder. 
Black ChamDion The black Currants are greatly appreciated for making jams, jellies and preserves, 
f and by some as a dessert. This variety is a fine black Currant, having large, mild- 
flavored berries in large clusters, bearing a heavy crop annually. A desirable variety for general culture. 
Fay’s Prolific Currants. A valuable market variety 
