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and Delaware leads the list of the reds, followed closely by Salem, one 

 of the Rogers hybrids. In some sections, however, the Brighton is 

 preferable to either of these sorts, but, in many localities, it is so subject 

 to mildew that it is not held in high esteem. Of the white varieties, the 

 Niagara stands at the head of the list. Although not universally success- 

 ful, it is very productive in the grape-growing districts, and the large size 

 of the bunches and the quality of the fruit make it readily salable at a 

 remunerative price. Winchell (Green Mountain) of the new grapes is 

 certainly an acquisition as an early white variety, while Colerain is very 

 promising. 



GRAPES. 



Abbeeviations.— Size— with reference to the berry; 1, large; m, medium; s, small. Form— with refer- 

 ence to the banch and berry; s r, short bunch, round berry ; 1 r, large and round; m r o, medium bunch, 

 roundish oval berry; m r, medium bunch, round berry. Ooloe — b, black, or nearly so when fully ripe; 

 r, reddish or copper-brownish red; g, greenish white or yellowish. Quality -g, good; v g, very good; 

 b, best. Use— T, table; M, market; W, wine. Season— E, early; M, medium; L. lat«. Origin— The 

 species to which each variety belongs is designed as follows: Lab., Labrusca; M»t., oestivalis; Rip., 

 riparia; Vnlp., vulpina. An x after one of the species denotes a cross with a variety of some other 

 species. Hyb., hybrid, between a foreign variety and one of the native species. 



While the above varieties are sufficient to cover the season of ripening, 

 and embrace the leading commercial sorts, some growers may wish for a 

 somewhat longer list, and for them the following additional kinds would 

 be desirable: Agawam, Barry, Empire State, Lady, Lindley, Massasoit, 



