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and liable to drop from the vines as they ripen. To those who like 

 the native flavor strongly developed, it is a desirable sort, and also 

 for making jellies, &c. 



The Diana, a seedling of the Catawba, which originated in Mas- 

 sachusjtts, proves a week or ten days earlier than the Isabella, and 

 a most delicious variety, — bunch and berry of medium size — is nearly 

 or quite free from pulp, and possessed of a delicate aroma and rich 

 flavor. It will not show all its good qualities without such careful 

 and rich culture as all kinds need, but do not often receive with us. 



Diana. 



