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year the Iona ripened as soon as the Delaware, which it has not 
done before. Think the bad reports of this variety are owing to 
weakness of the vines caused by faulty propagation. It is of the 
Concord type, the leaf large, and white underneath. I protect all 
my grapes. Have a seedling of Dr. Sylvester’s, which he has sent 
me for trial. It is very promising; the fruit keeps till April. 
Mr. Cook. I purchased 50 vines of the Janesville and have been 
much pleased with it, but the vine is not so hardy as represented. 
The fruit I like very much. It is a little smaller than the Concord. 
A sweet grape. Better than the Concord for this section. 
Mr. Pearce. Mr. Dewey reports that he has grown the Janes- 
ville for seven years and has not taken from the trellis, and has 
taken 50 pounds of fruit per vine. 
Mr. Mason. Have visited the Janesville in several places. The 
vines have been hardy enough to remain on the trellises and Mr. 
Jewell claimed the fruit to be good. Wherever grown the fruit is 
liked and the vine perfectly hardy. Farmers give their vines no 
attention father than to put on the trellis. Hardiness, then, is the 
first question. The Janesville should be put on for general cultiva- 
tion and its qualities stated. 
(Here Mr. Hall asked leave to call attention to some pop corn on 
exhibition. Hesaid it was not only very excellent for popping, but 
ground into meal it made a mush that was very delicious, tempting 
to the appetite even of a sick person.) 
Mr. Porter. What we are calling the Janesville is the Connec- 
ticut seedling. The former name is a misnomer. If there is a 
Janesville it is good for nothing. The Clinton is a much abused 
variety. Trained to trellises five feet high it ripens as early as the 
Concord. 
Mr. Cook. J think Mr. Porter has the Connecticut seedling in- 
stead of the Clinton. 
Mr. Jordon. There is no doubt but the Janesville is different 
from any other variety—is distinct. 
The motion to recommend for general cultivation was withdrawn. 
Hartford Prolific. 
Motion was made and seconded to recommend “for planting in 
limited quantities.” 
Motion carried, 8 for and 1 against. 
Clinton. 
Motion was made and seconded to recommend “for planting in 
limited quantities.” 
