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The Columbus Gooseberry. 
This is one of the most valuable introductions of recent years in small fruits, and it fully 
sustains the high opinion first formed of it, as will be seen from the reports given below 
from high and competent authority. It was introduced bv us a few years ago. The fruit is 
of largest size, handsome, of a greenish yellow color, and the quality is excellent. I he 
plant is vigorous and productive and does not mildew. It merits a place in every garden. 
50 cents each, $4 per doz. 
THE P. BARRY PEAR. (Reduced 
The Editor of the Rural New Yorker says: “ It is the best variety yet introduced and seems close to 
a perfect Gooseberry for our climate.” 
Again, in the issue of the same paper, July 21, 1894. he says: “ There seems little to be said that has not 
already been said respecting Gooseberries at tiie Rural Grounds. Columbus is, this season, all that it 
was last. We have three bushes all laden —overladen -with large, smooth berries, as large as the aver¬ 
age foreign kinds. There is not a trace of mildew upon either fruit or foliage, and the Columbus seems 
to us this year, as last, the best variety in the market for those with whom the foreign kinds do not 
thrive.” 
THE COLUMBUS IN CANADA. 
From the Canadian Horticulturist , January, 1895: 
A correspondent writes: “ I planted this variety in the Spring of 1895. They fruited that year, just 
enough to show the form and quality. This year.th£ bushes were heavily loaded, and the fruit was of 
the best quality, very large in size, oval in shape quite smooth and greenish yellow in color. It is greatly 
superior to the Industry. No trace of mildew, and a most abundant bearer.” 
