GENERAL MEWS.
The idea generally prevails that the Auckland district is unsuited tor the r-oivth of such fruits as currants and Gooseberries. “It the constant rederation of thic fallacy,” says Mr. ). Ifi. Barrett, nurseryman at \vaorcin'a in Ids annual report, “that has prevented many fruitgrowoia and others with omall tamily oicliaids from giving place,to these very useful fruits. .That they can be grown, and grown profitable has been amply shown at 'NVaerenga, and in support of this assertion reference need only V> made to the exhibit at the uast Auckland show, of gooseberries and 'Vufronts from this I'ann.” It may be ..deled tli'jii .ii : Auckland can grow currants Gisborne’s roil ami climate should be equally favorable.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 239, 12 October 1908, Page 4
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116GENERAL MEWS. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 239, 12 October 1908, Page 4
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