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Downing says of it, that its large size and luscious flavor make 

 it uni\'ersally esteemed. It is especially adapted to grow where 

 fire heat is not used. It even ripens in the open air in favorable 

 seasons. It is a very vigorous vine and regular bearer, and freer 

 from disease than other sorts, and should be in every collection. 



" The White Frontignan is another justly esteemed variety, 

 although not capable of bearing as much hardship as the Ham- 

 burg, but with a very dry border, will almost always yield an 

 ample crop, and has the merit of being several weeks earlier than 

 the Ilambui-g, 



" The Black Prince is equally hardy with the Hamburg, with 

 long, tapering bunclies. 



" The Syrian, with enormously large bunches, is a good late 

 grape, although not so high flavored as the others, and north of 

 New York, without fire heat, may be caught by frost. 



"The White Nice is also large and late, and although not 

 ranked first in flavor, is a very good variety. The vine is a most 

 vigorous grower; the fruit, when ripe, amber color, and the pulp 

 toughish. 



" The Muscat of Alexandria, the finest flavored grape grown, 

 although not so well calculated for the cold house as the others — 

 frequently matures its crop in favorable seasons — should be but 

 sparingly planted where fire heat is not used. Is a very good 

 keeper. 



"Among the newer and as yet not thoroughly tested, are the 

 Muscat Hamburg, a cross between the Muscat of Alexandria and 

 the Black Hamburg, a black grape of much promise — 'a free 

 grower, good setter, large berries, well-shouldered bunches,' The 

 Golden Hamburg — its color is golden white, fair sized bunches, 

 and a good bearer. The fruit has frequently, during the last year, 

 been before our Horticultural Societies, and is highly esteemed. 

 Although much praised, and well calculated for an amateur col- 

 lection, doubt exists whether it will maintain its position as a 

 standard variety. Champion Hamburg, Victoria Hamburg, Pope's 

 Hamburg, Mill Hill Hamburg, and Willmot's Black Hamburg, with 

 me, are identical with the old Black Hamburg, Buckland's Sweet 

 Waaler is a new white grape, untested as yet here, but backed by 

 the strongest English authorities, and well thought of by some of 

 our grape growers, who are thoroughly competent to judge. Said 

 to be a good grower, with fair sized bunch, and large berry. 

 [Am. Lxst.J T 



