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Of white grapes the Lady is perhaps the best, its only fault 

 being a delicate grower. It needs fertilizing and good cultiva- 

 tion to get the best results. 



Pocklington, a good white grape, has not been overestimated, 

 only in its season of ripening. It is no earlier than the Concord. 



Elvira is a good grape. If it was ten days earlier it would be 

 a treasure for the Northwest. However, I regard it as the king 

 white grape for the southern districts in Iowa. It is the hardiest 

 grape I ever saw. 



Martha, or White Concord, is a good grape; three or four days 

 earlier than Concord, but succeeds well with winter protection. 



Lady Washington, — This beautiful white grape has been over- 

 looked. It is a success in the south half of Iowa with winter 

 protection. A vigorous grower, with good foliage, almost equal 

 to Ives' Seedling in vigor. A grape of high quality. 



RED GRAPES. 



Agawam and Salem are the best. Both should be planted 

 close to Worden or Concord, as they are deficient in pollen and 

 will not fertilize themselves. This is an important feature in 

 growing Rogers' hybrids, for they all have the same character- 

 istic. Wilder, Rogers' No. 4, will perhaps succeed better than 

 any other of the Rogers without fertilization. 



Dracut Amber is a very vigorous red or amber colored grape; 

 very hardy, with good foliage; considered by many of rather 

 poor quality. 



Woodruff Red is a very large, showy grape, with Concord 

 wood and leaf — very promising. 



It is interesting to note that all our very valuable grapes for 

 the North are from either the "Labrusca" or "Riparia" fami- 

 lies. Hence I have no faith in any varieties not akin to the 

 above. You will notice that the Worden, Moore's Early, Cot- 

 tao-e. Lady, Pocklington and Martha are all seedlings of the 

 Concord. In conclusion, let me impress upon your minds the 

 importance of deep planting, winter protection and fertilizing 

 the Rogei-s. 



DISCUSSION. 



Mr. Pearce. I would like to discuss the subject of, grape 

 o-rowing briefly, although our time is limited. Mr. Rogers is an 

 excellent authority on grape culture and a man whom I estimate 

 very highly. It is probable that the soil in New Jersey is some- 



