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Jefferson.— The Jefferson is a cross between Concord and Iona; 
by Mr. Ricketts. The vine is a very strong grower, and has proved 
healthy and hardy here. The bunches are very large and double 
shouldered and of handsome appearance. It resembles Iona | 
in color, contains more sugar, and when perfectly ripened sur- 
passes it in flavor. It is late in ripening. Where the climate 
and seasons are favorable to its development, it should make the 
best red grape on the list. It should be given a trial wherever 
there is a probability of its ripening. 
Lindley (Rogers’ No. 9),— A very strong grower. Wants more 
room and longer bed canes than most varieties. Will often do 
well if allowed to run over a tree quite at will. It has reflex 
stamens, hence does not fertilize its blossoms perfectly. Should 
be planted near varieties blooming at the same time, as Brighton, 
Champion, Niagara and others. Its flavor is peculiar, but very 
pleasant and refreshing. One of our best red grapes when 
_ saccessfully grown. 
Mary.—In vigor and health of vine, color and quality. of 
fruit, this variety seems to be identical with Lindley (Rogers’ 
No. 9). . 
Poughkeepsie.— Originated with Mr. A. J. Caywood, from a cross 
between Iona and Delaware. It favors the Delaware in growth 
and general appearance. The vine has been healthy and of 
medium growth. Berry and bunch larger than Delaware, 
shouldered and often double-shouldered. Quality good. Would 
have to be classed with the garden varieties here. 
Rochester.— A seedling ; originated and sent out by Ellwanger & 
Barry, of Rochester, N. Y. The vine is a strong grower and very 
productive. It is difficult to propagate successfully. Bunches 
very compact, so much so that the berries are often indented by 
their pressure against each other. The past season the vine 
dropped its leaves partially, and the fruit was lacking in flavor 
from this cause. Too much of the foxy flavor of the native cross 
has been retained by the variety to make it a universal favorite. 
We should class it with the local garden varieties. 
Salem (Rogers’ No. 53 or 22).— The Salem is a cross or variety 
hybrid between Black Hamburg and an unnamed Labruscea of 
New England. It is one,of our finest local varieties, darker red 
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