96 EXPERIMENTAL FARMS. 



Brilliant. — Mr. T. V. Munson, Denison, Texas, produced this variety by polli- 

 nating Lindley with Delaware in 1883. The vine is moderately vigorous. Bunch 

 long, shouldered, berry medium size, almost round, colour deep garnet ; skin thin, 

 juicy; pulp tender; seeds large, usually two to three; quality good. Berries do 

 not drop easily. The first fruit of this variety did not ripen this season, although 

 claimed to be as early as Delaware by the introducer. 



Chase Bros. — A single vine of a variety received from Chase Bros. & Co., 

 Eochestei', N. Y., in 1887. and entered in the vineyard records under the above 

 name has fruited for the past three seasons. The introducers write that " the 

 variety originated with Mr. Jacob Moore, formerly of Brighton, N. Y." . They further 

 say " that the fruit is most excellent in quality, but it proved to be a very shy bearer 

 here so much so that we did not feel justified in putting it on the market." 



As fruited here the bunch is of medium size shouldered, fairly compact; berry 

 medium size, round ; colour rich bright wine, skin fairly thin, juicy, very sweet; 

 pulp tender, melting, seeds medium size, usually two, quality good, ripens with 

 Delaware. Berries drop somewhat after picking. While recommending this 

 variety to growers I would have them bear in mind the experience of the New York 

 introducers. 



Eclipse. — Originated by John Burr, of Leavenworth, Kansas, and introduced 

 by Stayman & Black, nurserymen of the same place. 



Vine a weak grower; bunch medium to small, shouldered; berry large, round, 

 vivid green in colour ; skin fairly thick, small amount of juice ; pulp tender, brisk 

 acid, fair quality. Berries hold on well. Eipens a week later than Concord. Too 

 late for this locality. 



Farrell. — Origin the same as the last. 



Vine a moderate grower. Bunch large, tapering, shouldered ; berry medium to 

 small, round, yellowish white; skin thin, pulp rather tough; juice vinous sweet. 

 Seeds small, numerous. Too late for this locality taking this season as a criterion. 



Hermann Jaeger. — Originator, T. V. Munson, Denison, Texas. Produced by 

 pollinating Vitus Jjincecumii, the Post Oak grape of Texas — with Herbemont — an 

 old Texas variety. 



This did not fruit in sufficient quantity to give a correct impression of the size 

 and form of the bunch which is said to be large and shouldered. Berry was small, 

 round, black with purplish bloom; firmly attached to peduncle; juice and pulp 

 sprightly acid. Seeds small. Not ripe when picked October 10th. Later than 

 Concord. Not promising for this vicinity. 



Ideal. — A seedling produced by John Burr, and introduced by Stayman & 

 Black, of Leavenworth, Kansas. 



Bunch medium size ; berry large, round, purplish amber ; skin thick ; juice 

 abundant; vinous sweet; pulp tender. Seeds large and numerous; quality fair to 

 good, ripens with Concord. 



Oneida. — Said to be a seedling of Merrimack which it does not resemble in a 

 single characteristic. Vine a short jointed, weak grower. Bunch medium size, 

 slightly shouldered ; berry small oval, amber coloured ; skin thick, tough ; juice rich 

 arid sweet; pulp meaty, and acid, seeds large. This variety keeps well, which seems 

 to be its only point of merit. 



Paragon. — A seedling produced by John Burr and introduced by Stayman & 

 Black. Bunch medium size, cylindrical, compact. Berry medium size, round, 

 black with purplish bloom. Skin thin ; very juicy with a tender dissolving pulp ; 

 seeds small; quality medium. Berry does not drop readily. Eipe, 5th Septem- 

 ber. Keeps till December. Berries resemble Early Victor quite closely. 



Standard. — Origin the same as the last. Bunch and berry medium size, black. 

 Skin thin : small amount of juice; pulp tough and acid. Ripens a little in advance 

 of Concord. Loses flavour rapidly. Not promising. 



Campbell.-— Produced from seed of Triumph by T. V. Munson, Denison, Texas. 

 The first fruiting of this variety has given a small compact bunch. Berry medium 

 to small, round; skin thin, translucent; very juicy; pulp melting. Seeds small ; 

 quality good. Eipens with Concord. 



