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Dudiess. This fine grape was produced by crossing a White Concord seedling with 

 che Delaware or Walter, the pollen of both being applied at the same time. Bunches rather 

 large, compact; berries slightly oval; color pale greenish yellow when fully ripe; flesh juicy, 

 spicy, sweet, rich, and of excellent quality. It ripens a little after the Concord. The cut of 

 this grape, which we insert, was drawn from fruit grown by Mr. R. H. Haines, Moorestown, 

 N. J., and is a good illustration of the variety. 



Niagara. A recent variety originating at Lockport, N. Y., by a cross between the Con 

 cord and Cassady. The vine is vigorous and healthy, and is a rapid grower; bunches medium 

 in size, or rather large; berry large, slightly inclining to oval, pale yellow, with a thin, 

 whitish bloom when fully mature; flesh tender, sweet, and juicy, resembling in flavor that of 

 the Concord. It ripens about the same time as the latter. 



Jefferson. This was produced by a cross between the Concord and lona. at New- 

 burgh, N. Y., and is a comparatively new variety. The bunches are large, sometimes double- 

 shouldered, compact, with a slightly oval berry; skin light red, with a lilac bloom; flesh 

 juicy, sweet, rich, slightly vinous, and aromatic. The fruit has excellent keeping qualities, 

 and will remain fresh, with proper care, for a long time after gathering. It ripens about the 

 same time as the Concord, or a little later. 



Vergeillies. This variety oi iginated with Mr. Wm. Greene, A crgennes, Vt., who 

 gives its history as follows: &quot; The Vergennes grape is a chance seedling found growing in 

 my garden, where there are more than twenty varieties in bearing. Its vigorous growth and 

 healthy appearance induced me to let it remain until it fruited. It has now been in bearing 

 five years, and has proved extremely productive. Clusters and berries large, holding firmly 

 to the stem ; color light amber, flavor rich, and ripening in this locality fully as early as the 

 Hartford Prolific, and its keeping qualities are superior to any variety that 1 know of. I had 

 the fruit the middle of March almost as fresh as when picked.&quot; The vine is said to be a very 

 vigorous, rapid grower, and does not winter-kill easily. The cut of this variety which we 

 insert was drawn from a photograph of fruit raised by Mr. T. L. Perry, Canandaigua, N. Y. 



Wilder (Rogers No. 4). This is a fine variety that ripens about the same time as 

 the Concord. The vine is hardy and vigorous, the bunch large and compact, berry large, 

 round, black with slight bloom, flesh sweet, juicy, rich, and aromatic. The fruit adheres well 

 to the stem, and keeps well after it is gathered. 



Worden. This is a new variety, a seedling of the Concord, that is succeeding finely 

 in all localities where it has been introduced. The vine is very thrifty and vigorous, healthy, 

 and a good bearer. The bunches are large and handsome, double-shouldered; berries sweet, 

 lively, with a slightly foxy or native flavor. Being slightly earlier than the Concord, it ripens 

 well in cold localities. 



Scuppernong. Mr. Downing gives the following concerning this variety: &quot;The 

 Scuppernong grape is a very distinct Southern species, found growing wild, from Virginia to 

 Florida, and climbing the tops of the tallest trees. It is easily known from every other 

 grape by the small size of its leaves, which are seldom over two or three inches in diameter, 

 and by their being glossy and smooth on both the under and upper surfaces. These leaves 

 are roundish and closely serrated, and the young shoots are slender; the old wood is smooth, 

 and not shaggy, like that of most vines. 



We have made several trials with the Scuppernong grape, but find it quite too tender for 

 a Northern climate, being killed to the ground by our winters. At the South it is very hardy, 

 productive, and an excellent wine grape. The White and Black Scuppernong scarcely differ, 

 except in the color of the fruit. The tendrils of each correspond with the color of the fruit. 

 Bunches small, loose, seldom composed of more than six berries. Berries round, large. Skin 



