GOOSEBERRIES 
_ . These fruits are becoming much more popular, especially since the 
introduction of the new insect dusts makes it so easy to control the 
currant worm. The bushes should be dusted in June as soon as any 
signs of the worms are seen on the lower leaves. Black currants are 
not attacked by these insects. 
Pembina Pride (Thoreson). The fruit remains green when ripe. 
Preferred by many to Pixwell as fruit is a little larger and bushes are 
nearly free from thorns. This and Spinefree are the easiest of all goose- 
berries to pick. Has been as hardy as Pixwell here. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Pixwell: This one is reliable all over the prairies. Easier to pick than 
most thorny sorts as the fruit hangs down in clusters away from 
the thorns. Red when ripe. 25c each; 6 or more at 20c each. 
Spinefree: This is larger fruited than the above two sorts. It is 
not as hardy but its freedom from thorns makes it easy -to bend the 
branches down so the snow will cover them, when it will give good crops 
of fruit. Red when ripe and we like the quality. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Friesen’s Mammoth: The largest gooseberry that consistently 
bears good crops in our orchard. Fruit sometimes measures an inch. 
Green when ripe. 
Stonewall: _Very similar to Friesen’s Mammoth. Perhaps not quite 
so large and ripens to a yellowish green. A very heavy cropper here. 
These last two at 50c each. None till fall. 
CURRANTS 
Boskoop Giant: Willoughby strain. This is the best of many black 
currants we have tested here. Itis different from Boskoop Giant ob- 
tained from another source, hence the distinction. Many black sorts 
evidently will not fruit unless another sort is grown nearby as a_ pollen- 
izer but this one is self-fertile, producing heavy crops of large mild 
flavored fruit when grown alone. Black currants have been found to 
contain over four times as much vitamin C as oranges. Perhapsthis is 
why our grandmothers found black cprrant jelly a good remedy for 
coughs and colds. — ¢ Cac a A or *aor< 4 AL 
Red Lake, Cascade, Steven’s: Three new red currants. All are 
very large, with better growth habit than the old Perfection. Red Lake 
has the longest and best filled bunches but it has been subject to mildew 
here and perhaps should be planted only in the drier districts. Cascade 
is not quite as hardy as the other two, showing a little tip damage some 
winters, 
We have only a few plants of each left for spring delivery. Will 
have more in the fall. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Prince Albert: One of the best of the older sorts. Upright in habit, 
keeping the fruit well off the ground. 25c each; 6 or more at 20c. 
White Grape: The standard white sort. Mild and pleasant for eat- 
ing out of hand. 25c each; 6 or more at 20c. 
Pembina or Highbush Cranberry 
Both useful and ornamental. Large panicles of white bloom in June, 
followed by clusters of red fruit in the fall. Makes a splendid jelly. This 
native bush is perfectly hardy but will not thrive where there is 
alkali. 50c each. 
MacDONALD RHUBARB 
The most popular red rhubarb. 35c each. 3 for $1.00. 
We are glad to give customers any help or advice we can. Allow two 
weeks at least for a reply as we are five miles from town and except in 
the shipping season get our mail only once a week. Please write before 
the shipping season where information is wanted as there is little time 
for letter writing after the spring rush begins. 
Our nursery is located four miles south and one mile west of Park- 
side, just off Highway No. 40. Visitors interested in fruit or bees are 
always welcome. 
