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In a message dated 3/22/02 10:45:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, mlevine@umich.edu writes:


> I'm considering ordering these varieties and would like some input about them...
>
> Catherina    A pretty good variety, early fairly susceptible to Mildew


   Hinnonmaki Red  Good, resistant, a good "cooker"
>


    Jahn's Prarie  Very resistant, a bit of a shy bearer, very good flavor, late
>


     Jonkeer Van Tets   A good early red currant
>  Jostaberry    In my opinion, not worth planting, varible yields, not as good as black currant or gooseberry
>
> How are these varieties?  Are any of them not worth planting?
I would add Invicta Gooseberry, it is a very high yielding berry and has very good resistance to mildew. The berries are large and very tasty

Ed Mashburn
Northumberland BerryWorks
707 Front Street
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9910
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