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very oe vigorous grower, are and productive. mri 
and as compact as Concord. Berry larger and of finer flavo: 
Not a perfect shipper, as the berries crack more readily than those 
of Concord. Very valuable for home and near markets, and is 
being extensively planted. Ten days to two weeks earlier than 
Concord, depending on locality. 
Rep GRAPES. 
. Agawam (Rogers’ No. 15).— This is another of Honea nybrides f 
Very rank in growth. Mildews badly. Has reflex stamens, and 
has not borne a satisfactory crop of fruit at the Station. The © 
quality is fine, when well matured. MRipens’ about with — 
Concord. : 
Amber Queen —Is a very strong grower. Bunch medium in 
size. Color dark red. Quality good. Both fruit and foliage mil- 
dewed badly here the past season, rendering it worthless. 
Black. Maderia.— The vine we are growing for this variety is not 
true to name, or the name is 4 misnomer, as the fruit is decidedly 
red in color. It mildews badly, and for the past two seasons has 
not borne a perfect bunch of fruit. . 
Brighton An early red grape ripening about with Hortons 
Prolific, Delaware and Eumelan. The vine is vigorous in growth, 
and is a very promising variety, if planted with others blooming 
at the same season to aid in the fertilization of its blossoms. It ~ 
is ared grape of very fine quality, considered by many to excel 
Delaware. In appearance it resembles Catawba. It mildews 
quite badly here in some seasons. Should be given a trial. 
Catawba.— A strong grower, and healthy, but too late for this 
immediate locality. One of the standard varieties in vineyard 
culture, both for table and wine. But unfortunately its late 
ripening in the past two or three unfavorable seasons has tempted — 
many vineyardists to place it on the market as soon as colored. 
This practice is seriously affecting its sale, and if persisted in 
will drive this grand old variety from our markets. 
Iona.— Not a very strong grower. Has never borne a good 
crop of fruit here. It isa red grape of the finest quality when 
well ripened. Earlier than Catawba, but is unreliable, and can — 
not be recommended for extended vineyard planting. 
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