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ripening before either the Concord or Hartford Prolific. It resembles the Concord in general 

 appearance and flavor, although thought by many to be superior to the latter in quality, and 

 is very hardy and prolific. 



Pocklington. A large showy grape raised by Mr. J. Pocklington, Sandy Hill, N. Y., 

 from a seed of the Concord. The vine is hardy, vigorous, and prolific, with short-jointed 

 shoots, and large, downy leaves. The fruit grows in large, compact bunches, the berry round 

 and large, pale yellow or whitish yellow in color when fully matured, covered with a light 

 bloom. When fully ripe the flesh is juicy and sweet; ripens about the same time as the 

 Concord. The cut of this variety on a previous page was made from a photograph of fruit 

 grown by Mr. Geo. A. Stone, of Rochester, N. Y. 



Clinton. A vigorous, hardy variety, very prolific, and grows well at the North, and 

 succeeds best on a moderately light soiL Bunches very compact, rather small, long, and 

 narrow; berries round, rather small, black, covered with a thick bloom, juicy, somewhat 



THE PRENTISS. 



acid, with a brisk, vinous flavor, and possesses good keeping qualities. &quot;With proper care, 

 the fruit can be kept nearly all winter. Ripens quite late, or after frost. 



Delaware. The origin of this grape is not known. It is an old variety, and was 

 found many years ago growing in the garden of a gentleman in Hunterdon County, N. J. 

 The vine is* rather slow in growth, with short-jointed wood. It is quite hardy in sections 

 suited to its growth, and requires a rich soil, well drained, to produce the finest fruit. It is 

 one of the most valuable kinds for general cultivation, and is very productive. The bunches 

 are quite small, and very compact; berries small, round, light red in color, with thin, trans 

 parent skin. It is exceedingly sweet, rich, sprightly, vinous, and aromatic. It does not 

 prove hardy at the North. 



Prentiss. A seedling of the Isabella, raised by Mr. J. &quot;W. Prentiss, Pultney, N. Y. It 

 is very hardy and prolific. Bunches of medium size, and compact; berry medium, round, 

 inclining to oval; skin thick, greenish white, pale yellow with a thin whitish bloom; sweet, 

 juicy, and pleasant flavored. The above illustration was drawn from a branch of this fruit 

 twenty inches in length, grown by Mr. T. S. Hubbard, of Fredonia, N. Y. 



