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exposed. These cuttings were received in December, 1902. These 

 vines produce clusters quite similar in size and shape to well-grown 

 Bacchus clusters, that is, long, cylindrical clusters, berries somewhat 

 larger than Bacchus. They are of better quality. As a male parent 

 to give hardiness to varieties, this one is par excellent, I believe. I 

 have a cane of the "Dacota" here if any one cares to examine it. In 

 concluding this paper permit me to say, if my humble efforts at breed- 

 ing grapes prove of no advantage to the horticultural interests of my 

 adopted state, I have the satisfaction of knowing I made an honest 

 and earnest effort. (Applause). 



