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trees or fence, if possible. 
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CURRANTS A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY 
Nothing makes such jelly, with perhaps one exception, the crab, and that must give 
way to the bright color produced by the Currant. 
Currants love a cool, deep soil, and a little shade. Among fruit trees or along the 
north side of a fence is a good place. No matter how good the soil, give good cultiva- 
tion and plenty of manure. The following varieties will give good satisfaction. Plant 
4 feet apart. 
DIPLOMA. Is called an improved Perfection. Fruit fully as large, and quality equal. Heavy bearer. 
Bush is strong grower which is not the case with Perfection. Is perfectly hardy in the West and 
North, and stands heat well. A great improvement over the older common currants. 
NEW RED LAKE. Originated at the Minnesota State Fruit Breeding Farm, tested in many localities, 
and everywhere promises to become the leading Red Currant for both home and commercial grow- 
ers. The berry is unusually large in size and of superior quality; the clusters are long and well 
filled. The color is a clear light red and the quality excellent. The bush is vigorous, upright and 
productive. 
BLACKBERRIES 
Plant in rich soil and a little shade, among trees, or on north side of 
ALFRED, A new, hardy Blackberry. Is a vigorous grower that will produce a crop 
the year after planting. The fruit is much larger than the regular blackberry, small- 
seeded, almost coreless and very sweet and juicy. Alfred starts bearing about ten 
days earlier than the Eldorado and is hardy, having stood through temperatures of 
20 below zero without showing any signs of injury. Best for the West. 
SNYDER. Medium in size, sweet and good; strong grower; very productive; has 
fully proven its value, Hardy. 
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CARRIE. Fruit medium to large. 
very productive. Excellent quality. After the third year 
the bush loses its thorns. The hardiest. 
Marshall's 

GOOSEBERRIES 
In order to produce large, abundant crops of 
Gooseberries, it is necessary to manure heavily 
and prune closely; they require about the same 
location, treatment, etc., as the currant, except 
they will stand more sun. Plant 4 feet each way. 
A strong grower and 

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