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BLACK VARIETIES. 



Amber Queen (Labruscaf). — A hybrid introduced by EUwanger & Barry, some- 

 times classed with red grapes. Bunch medium to large ; berries large oval ; amber 

 at first, turning black when fully ripe; good quality; usually three or four days 

 earlier than Concord ; keeps well. This is not the Amber Queen grown by a 

 number of amateurs, proprietors of city gardens in Ottawa. This is a puie amber- 

 coloured grape. 



Alma (liiparia.) — This was erroneously described as a white grape in the report 

 of 1890. 1 should have said small black, of the Clinton type. May be of value in 

 districts south of this as a wine grape. 



August Giant (Hybrid.) — A cross between Black Hamburg and Marion, retain- 

 ing the characteristics of bunch and berry of the former. Does not attain full per- 

 fection of maturity here, although it colours well. Vine a rampant grower, but 

 subject to winter killing. As an amateur variety for points south of this it is to be 

 commended. 



Alvey (Aestivalis.) — Originated in Maryland. Vine a short-jointed slow grower. 

 Bunch medium, berries small, not promising. 



Ariadne (Biparia.) — Seedling of Clinton. Bunch and berry small, black, and 

 with present experience, apparently worthless. 



Brant (Biparia hybr.) — A seedling of the Riparia type, produced from Clinton 

 seed. Bunch. long narrow shouldered ; berrj'- small, with purple bloom. Flavour a 

 sprightly vinous acid, much liked by some. Vine a rampant grower and heavy 

 bearer, but the foliage is frequently injured by powdery mildew. It makes wine of 

 a high quality; ripening early, it is probably the most valuable of Mr. Arnold's 

 seedlings for northern sections. 



Barry (Rogers No. 43.) — Vine, like most of the Rogers varieties, a strong grower, 

 but on these grounds has the defect of drojiping its leaves before the fruit matures. 

 Bunch medium to large, shouldered, compact; beriy large round, covered with bloom. 

 Mildewed slightly the past twoyeai's. Keeps till the middle of December, as ripened 

 here. 



Belvidere (Labrusc.a.) — Vine closely resembles Moore's Early. Bunch medium 

 to small ; berry small, fair quality. Further trial is needed before an opinion can 

 be offered. 



Burnet (Hybrid.) — A cross between Hartford Pi-olific and Black Hamburg 

 produced by P. C. Dempsey, of Prince Edward Co., Ont. Vine a fair grower; bunch 

 large ; beriy medium ; size oval ; reddish black in colour ; fine quality, but does not 

 ripensufficientlyearlyforouraverage seasons; apoor keeper; desirable for home use. 



Bacchus (Riparia.) — Like its parent, the Clinton, in many respects very produci 

 tivc, but the vine is not so vigorous. Bunch and berry small, ripening unevenly ; 

 sharp acid. Too late and uncertain for this locality or points northward. 



Champion (Labrusca.) — The hardiness, productiveness, and early ripening habits 

 of this grape have given it popularity in sections where it should be replaced by 

 varieties of better quality, as it is a question whether the cultivation of such vai-ieties 

 trends to develop grape-growing or not. In the colder sections it has much value. 



Canada (Biparia hybi.) — A seedling of Clinton, crossed with one of the Euro- 

 pen n ''grapes, produced by the late Charles Arnold, of Paris, Ont. Bunch medium, 

 berry small, round, with a pleasant acid sprigthtliness of flavour. It ripens among 

 the earliest; keeps only a short time. Recommended for gardens at the north. 



Cottage (Labrusca.) — This was given to the public by Mr. W. B. Bull, of Massa- 

 chusetts, who originated the Concord, of which the Cottage is a seedling, and to which 

 its foliage bears a striking resemblance. Bunch medium to large, berries larger than 

 Concord, perfectly round; not equal to Concord in quality. In this locality the berries 

 ■separate from the bunch immediately it ripens; but in this condition kept last year 

 into November. 



Conquerer (Labrusca?) — Parentage obscure. Vine a strong grower. Bunch 

 long, loose; berry medium size; with the summer heat of Ottawa it does not become 

 sweet enough to be palatable. 

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