in pice than Data _ The skin is very thick, maki 
keeper. Bunches medium in size, moderately compact. i 
dews very badly here and is a shy bearer. iyi 
> Ulster Prolific.— Originated with Mr. A. J, Caywood, fron 
It is a red grape of very fine quality. The vine has made a Bi 
growth at the Station. at 
Vergennes.— A chance seedling from Vergennes, Vt. Vine 
fine fruit. Bunches jotie: inclined to be a little loose; berri 
large, skin thick; of excellent flavor; a good shipper, ni one 0 
the best keepers; is said to dry into “perfect raisins.” A few 
days earlier here than Concord. One of the most promising of 
the red grapes, and can be used instead of Catawba here. 
Beveudtad at ae Arbor, Mich. The vine is one of the aint 
or on the Station grounds. In appearance it is very ee a 
a oats variety in the teats In quality it is very ordinary, 
and has quite a strong foxy flavor. ; 
WHITE GRAPES. 
Centennial (Marvin’s).— A medium grower, but appears healthy 
in wood. Foliage somewhat scant. Seta larger crop of fruit this — 
season than it could mature. Should have been thinned. Bunch 
medium size. Berries quite small. Color not easily described. 
It is green on one side, with a decided blush in the sun, increasing 
to red when fully ripe. May prove a valuable variety for home ao 
it use and amateur collections. Its color would be an objection i in Ny 
i open markets. 4 
Dutchess.— Vine is a strong grower, inclined to be tender. ? 
. Bunch medium, greenish white, covered with black dots. Quality i 
fine. As subject to mildew as any variety grown on the Station a 
grounds. ra 
Empire State (one of Mr. Ricketts’ seedlings).— 
Clinton and Hartford. It is a white grape. Season a little eh 
than Concord. Of very weak growth, and has borne two or 
ih three imperfect clusters this season. Has proved a failure here 
so far. 
Geneva.— The Geneva is a specie hybrid of a native Black Rox Hi 
grape and Muscat Alexandria the product crossed with Iona. 
