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Primais Fronfignan . — The IJavnr of this variety is fully equal to that 

 of the better known Wliite Froiitipuin. It is a remarkiibly prolific va- 

 riety, a]Hl is an acquisition among" free-p'owing liigii-tiavored grapes. 



Mvficnt Hamburfj. — This variety is considered to be the same as tlie 

 Black Muscat. t!onq>aring the two varieties as they grow side by side 

 they closely resemble each other. The Black Muscat appears to have 

 better-colored and more compact Imnches. This is one of the best-fla- 

 vored black grapes in the list, and when well grown liroduces very fine 

 bunches. 



Foster^s White Scedlbif]. — A very productive early grape of the Sweet- 

 water class. It is not high tlavored, and is no improvement u^jon older 

 varieties. It is, however, admirably adapted ior pot-culture, being a 

 great bearer, and of very moderate growth. 



.Dutchess of Bacclcuch. — A free-growing and productive plant, produc- 

 ing long tapering bunches with small white berries. It is a pleasant- 

 flavored fruit, but does not come up to description as possessing exqui- 

 site flavor. 



Early Smyrna. — An abundant bearer, of the Sicceticater class of grapes ; 

 fruit of sweet, spicy flavor. 



Royal Ascot. — This grape promises to be a desirable acquisition to the 

 cold grapery. It produces a medium-sized bunch, the berries large, 

 Bolid, crisp, and well flavored. 



Trentham Blade. — A. very prolific variety. The bunches are of medium 

 size, resembling thot^e of the Hamburg Muscat; the berries juicy and 

 sweet, but not highly flavored. 



Ingrahawh Prolific. — A sniall, early, black grape, sweet and full of a 

 brisk spicy juice, not worthy of place in a house, but promising as a good 

 grape for some portions of the Southern States. 



Napoleon Muscadine. — A free-growing, prolific vine; fruit resembles 

 that of the Royal Muscadine, but much more distinct in flavor than that 

 old variety. It possesses all the characteristics of a good table grape. 



Reeves's Muscadine. — This is an early variety of the Sucetu-aier class, 

 very productive, and of fine flavor. 



Lady Doicnes. — This is a valuable, late-keeping grape. It succeeds 

 very well in a cold grapery, but requires a cool night temperature when 

 the seeds are forming, otherwise the berries becoine scalded, turn black, 

 and decay quite rapidly. It is late to ripen or color, and cannot be 

 managed properly unless the grapery is provided with a heating appa- 

 ratus of some kind. With proper care the Iruit can be kept hanging on 

 the vine untU March and April. The fruit is not of the highest flavor, 

 and beyond its remarkable keeping qualities has no particular merit. 



White Lady Doicnes. — Eesembles the last in all rebpects except in 

 color; it is the best-keeping white grape in cultivation. 



Muscat St. Laurent. — A very prolific variety ; bunches long, tapering, 

 and slightly shouldered ; a tender-fleshed fruit, but not highly tlavored. 



Marchioness of Hastings. — A good grape, resembling the Blach Hani- 

 burgy but not superior to that well-known variety. 



JDr. Robert Hogg. — This grape closely resembles the Royal Muscadine^ 

 and is about equal to that variety iji flavor and productiveness. 



Among the older varieties may be mentioned the Frontignans, white, 

 black, and grizzly ; of these, the white is the best: and as the flavor is 

 the samo in ali, one variety is sulficient in a collection ibr lamily use. 

 It is also one of the best for culture in pots. 



Muscat of Alexandria. — This standard variety is well known for the 

 large, exquisitely-fl.avored fruit which it produces. When cultivated 

 in cold grapeiit .; the pollen seems to be imperfectly developed, and con- 



