214 GRAPES. 



new varieties, held at exhorbitant prices. It is, 

 however, among the best of the white class. In 

 quality of fruit it is best, and if we except the 

 Brighton, perhaps the best. Bunch and berry 

 very large; pulp, small, with a very delicious, 

 rather thick and rich juice. It is not as good a 

 grower as some of the others described, but is 

 medium. It is a good keeper. 



Goethe (R. H., No. i). Where this excellent 

 grape will ripen it should be in every amateur list. 

 Brown or wine color; very large berry and medium 

 bunch. Quality, best. The best of the R. H. for 

 the West. 



Lady. Also a white grape of good quality; 

 closely resembles the Martha, but berry is more 

 transparent and slightly better quality. Good 

 grower and hardy when covered. 



Martha. Sometimes called "White Concord" 

 of which it is a seedling. Good grower and hardy; 

 not a good bearer, except in the best of soils. 



Merrimac (R. H., No. 19). In quality and time 

 of ripening like Goethe. Black, very large berry; 

 bunch not compact, and many berries fail to 

 mature. 



Moore* s Early. Has had too much praise for 

 its value in this locality. L,arge berry and small 

 bunch; ripens unevenly, and sometime before the 

 Concord. Drops its fruit as soon as ripe, and 

 sometimes sooner. Quality, fair. 



Pocklington. A very good, medium, yellowish, 

 white grape; good grower, very healthy; holds its 



