CURRANTS 
Currants are among the easiest of all fruits to grow, bearing good crops even when 
neglected; but responding liberally to cultivation and generous treatment. The fruit hangs 
well on the bush and may be picked when convenient. The bushes are small and take up 
very little room. Jellies, jams and preserves of currants are very delicious. Black currants 
are prohibited by law. We do not sell them. 
PERFECTION 
The most widely planted variety, both for home 
and commercial purposes, bearing large bright red 
berries with a rich refreshingly tart flavor,—plenty 
of pulp and few seeds. A good bearer. 
DIPLOMA 
The variety is easily distinguished by its light red fruits, which 
are more transparent than those of any other currant. The flavor 
is mild, very good for eating fresh, and excellent for jelly. 
FAY 
(FAY'S PROLIFIC) 
Is one of the best of the large-fruited red currants. Clusters 
are large and very uniform in size. The berries are dark red, juicy. 
One of the best for canning and jellies. 
RED LAKE 
Large berries as big as Perfection grown on superior bushes. 
Commercial growers like their late season as well as the ease 
at which they may be picked. Housewives like their sprightly 
rich flavor. 
CHERRY 
The most popular currant for home and market. 
Bush is vigorous, very prolific and productive. Berries 
are large dark red and of good quality. 
LONDON MARKET 
Considered by many as one of the best commercial red cur¬ 
rants. The plants are large and vigorous. Clusters long with berries 
that are medium in size, dark red, smooth, juicy and good in 
quality. Comparatively resistant to white pine blister rust. Ripens 
mid-season. 
WILDER 
A vigorous productive bush with good fruit and long season. 
An important commercial variety allowing for late picking. 
WHITE GRAPE 
Has the largest cluster and berry of all white-fruited currants. 
Fruit large, yellowish white, mild acid flavor and excellent 
quality. It is the best commercial variety of the white currants. 
GOOSEBERRIES 
Gooseberries are a fruit of returning popularity that help make a garden complete in 
its production of table delicacies. They are cared for in the same way currants are, and with 
this attention large attractive berries are easily obained. Of all varieties, we offer these as 
the best: 
DOWNING 
Is the most frequently planted gooseberry in the 
United States. The pale green smooth fruits which 
are seldom attacked by mildew, are thin skinned, 
tender, juicy and sweet. Commercial growers like it 
because the bushes are productive and the medium 
sized fruits are attractive. Midseason. 
RED IACKET 
(JOSSELYN) 
The fruit is similar to Downing but more elongated. Is reddish, 
smooth, and of good flavor. Bush a vigorous grower, producing 
longer canes than Downing. 
POORMAN 
These berries of the highest quality draw imme¬ 
diate attention to their large size and wine-red color; 
their sweet flavor has a punch that pleases. In plant¬ 
ing this variety it is well to give them plenty of space 
as the bushes are vigorous. Fruits early Midseason. 
HOUGHTON 
The most popular berry after Downing. The rich and very 
sweet fruits though small can be eaten out of hand and large 
quantities are sold to commercial canners. Because productive 
plants are easily cared for they are widely grown. Midseason. 
Downing 
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