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what different from ours in the matter of ripening grapes. The 

 experience of others here will perhaps bear me out in saying 

 that there is fully two weeks' difference in time of ripening of 

 grapes. A point in regard to Janesville; it colors its fruit very 

 early and a long time before it is fully ripe. It is very sour and 

 foxy; I dislike the quality. It answers very well for jam; in 

 other words it is better than none. The vine is hardy and pro- 

 lific; needs little protection: earlier than Concord but fully as 

 late when fit to eat. 



Mr. Cutler. I would like to inquire about the Lady? 



Mr. C. L. Smith. That is very nice; Prof. Porter can tell us 

 about that variety. 



Prof. Porter. I have made a pretty full report on grapes and 

 perhaps the shortest method of getting my oi^inion is to read my 

 report. 



Mr. Stubbs. In relation to Janesville would say I consider it 

 a pretty fair grape on account of its prolific habits, especially 

 with those not accustomed to raising grapes. Its quality is 

 against it. Have known it to sell for more in market than Dela- 

 ware because of its earliness. 



Prof. Porter. Moore's Early is a variety I would recommend 

 for cultivation; it is of good quality and will ripen where any- 

 thing else of the grape kind will ripen in our State. 



Mr. C. L. Smith. I think Moore's Early is the best variety 

 we have. 



Mr. Harris inquired if the Martha was earlier than Concord at 

 Excelsior. 



Mr. Gould. On my place it is not quite as early. 



Prof. Porter. Martha has proven the most productive of all 

 the white grapes in our list; color light green, bunches medium 

 in size; compact; it has a tough skin; not as sweet as Delaware, 

 but better than Pocklington. 



Mr. Gould. Brighton is one of the strongest growers and will 

 make one-half more weight than Concord under the same treat- 

 ment. 



Prof. Porter. I consider the Brighton for all purposes the 

 best variety in our vineyard. It is one we can grow in this lati- 

 tude and ripen, and it would be safe for planting in this State 

 generally, and should be planted extensively. It is a prolific 

 bearer, although there is a claim made in certain sections of the 

 country that it is a shy bearer; it was not so with us. 



Mr. Gould. It is my experience that it is a poor bearer, and 



