Finally, currants and gooseberries are hardy and easy to grow. Suggested currant varieties include 'Red Lake' and 'Cherry' (both red), 'Consort' and 'Crandall' (both black), and 'White Imperial' (white). Suggested gooseberry varieties include 'Pixwell,' 'Poorman,' 'Welcome,' and 'Captivator.' Both currants and gooseberries are alternate hosts of White Pine Blister Rust, currently not a problem in Illinois.