large and of excellent flavor, ee some of Rowen fy) 
in many respects. Season with or just after Concord. np 
Th Bacchus.— A wine grape of the Clinton family, introdu 
Mr. Ricketts. A strong grower and has been healthy here. | 
| larger than Clinton (one of its parents) in both bunch and ber 
and superior to it for a late table variety. It can be left on ¢ 
vine very late if bagged, improving in quality. Bunches 
Pia 
_ November. 
a} Barry (Rogers’ No. 43).— Vine a very strong grower and q 
i healthy in foliage. Fruit mildewed slightly the past seasoi 
ripens a little before Concord. A black grape of very goo 
quality and large in bunch and berry. Like most of the Rogers s’ 
hybrids, it fails to bear a full crop here. Pe Lh | 
Burnet.— Originated by Mr. Dempsey of Ontario from a cross 
between Black Hamburg and Hartford. Vine is very strong 
grower and hardy. Bunch large and somewhat loose.. Col 
black, resembling Black Hamburg in flavor. Mildews very bad 
here. Of no yalue except as an amateur in fayored localities. — 
Champion of Talman.— One of the earliest varieties of bla : 
grapes. Vine a very strong grower, and does well over quite a large 
area. Mildews some in unfavorable seasons. Bunch and berry 
of good size and form. Quality very inferior, but often brings 
% good prices in market when not in competition with grapes of oe 
i better quality. Its main value is in its earliness, making inal bot 
} variety for localities with short seasons. : 
i Concord.— Too well known to need description. 
‘ at the head of black grapes, all things considered. ‘ 
: Eaton.— Seedling of Concord. Has not had a fair chance fo 
% growth here, as it was‘used to replace a variety that had died out 
number of quite perfect bunches this season. 
shouldered. Berries very large, much larger than Concord, ve: 
juicy. Quality no better than, if as good as, Concord. About th 
same season. Will probably make a reputation on size of bunch 
; and berry. ‘i ‘ 
aN Eumelan.— An old variety introduced several years ago 
Dr. Grant. It is medium in growth; difficult to propagate, : 
