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would oiler in their various differing forma an interest, but having here only a practical 

 course in view, such would lead us off to far. The great difference of the above des- 

 cribed varieties showed to me therein the common form of our collections of grapes and 

 the surest basis to come at least near a classification. May later writers with more Inves- 

 tigations enriched, consult this simple sketch. 



REVISION OF THE GRAPE LIST. 



The grape list was gone over, with the following discussion: 



Clinton. — D;igg.y — I move it be added for market and family 

 use in Central Illinois. I dont believe in recommending it or any 

 other grape for wine. 



Clagget, of St. Louis — I would not plant it for market when it 

 will not sell as well as other varieties. 



Redfield — It is sold a ";ood deal for cooking. 



Daggy — It is the hardiest grape we have ; ripened, it is good. 

 There are however, many spurious ones. 



Turner — I believe Clinton will acquire favor as an eating grape. 

 I find I and my family are getting to like it more than any other. 



Mason, of St. Louis — I would add my testimony in its favor. 

 I have 4 acres planted, 2 of which are in bearing, and shall keep at 

 it. I keep it as a late table grape, and esteem it for wine. 



Carried. 



Creveling. — Hull — I move it be recommended for family use in 

 Southern Illinois. It has one great defect of losing its leaves ; but 

 it hangs well and is very fine in quality. 



Spaulding — It is loose on the cluster. That arises from defec- 

 tive fertilization. That is remedied I hear, by planting it alter- 

 nately with Concord and Hartford Prolific. It is a very excellent 

 grape. 



Mason — I have planted it extensively. The bunches were very 

 fine last fall ; perhaps on account of thinning. The main objection 

 to this variety is its being so subject to attacks of the leaf hopper. 



McPike, of Alton — A loose bunch can be overcome by close 

 pruning (say to 8 eyes,) in the fall, and early and prompt pinching 

 in. Carried. 



