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THE AMERICAN FARMER 



Catawba. An excellent variety of native grape that originated in the State of Maryland. 



It does not ripen sufficiently early for cultivation in the Northern States, but is one of the 



best kinds in sections adapted to its growth, and is a very popular and profitable market 



ariety. It seems to be most rich when grown in clay shale soils, but does well in those that 



re gravelly or sandy. The bunches are of medium size, somewhat loose ; berries rather 



large, pale red in color, covered with a lilac bloom; very juicy and sweet, with a musky 



flavor, and highly aromatic. The fruit may be kept fresh till late in winter, with proper 



care. The vine is very hardy and productive, but uncertain, except in favorable locations. 



Brighton. This beautiful and excellent grape originated at Brighton, N. Y., being 

 a cross between the Concord and Diana Hamburg. The vine is quite hardy, very productive, 

 and a rapid grower. The bunches are of medium size, moderately compact; berries medium 



BRIGHTON GRAPE VINE. 

 (From a photograph showing three feet section of the original vine.) 



size, round, light bright red at first, changing to a dark crimson or maroon when fully 

 mature, sometimes almost black, and covered with a thick lilac bloom; skin thin; flesh 

 sweet, juicy, and slightly aromatic. It has its best flavor when first ripened. An early 

 ripening variety of good quality. 



Hartford Prolific. A fine, early grape raised by Mr. Steel, of Hartford, Conn. It 

 thrives well at the North, and is hardy and productive. The bunches are rather large and 

 compact; berry large, globular, sweet, and aromatic; skin thick, black, and covered with 

 bloom. It is one of the earliest ripening grapes, but is liable to drop its fruit from the 

 bunch as soon as ripe. 



Moore s Early. This is a fine, early grape raised from seed by Mr. J. B. Moore, 

 Concord, Mass., and was selected from 2,500 seedlings. It is one of the earliest varieties, 



