the cluster is of same shape but more compact, and the berries a little larger and more pulpy, 

 quality otherwise similar. Requires spraying. 



XENIA, T. V. M. 1896, Delago x Gov. Ross. ('&). Gov. Ross is a pure seedling of Triumph, 

 which see page 167. Vine vigorous, prolific; foliage subject to mildew in wet seasons; clusters 

 medium to large, compact, berry very large, white; skin thin and tough; pulp meaty, tender, 

 sprightly, highly flavored, best. Very late, with Fern or just before. Eight feet, short arm. 



Champini-Labrusca Hybrids 



The V. Champini, a very vigorous, healthy species, native of the very limy hills of South 

 Central Texas, northwest of Austin, has been found not only one of the very best resistant stocks 

 for grafting, but also very responsive and promising as a basis of fine quality and beautiful 

 varieties, adapted to very limy soils and dry, hot climate, with power to endure 15 to 20 below 

 zero (F.). See Plate X., page 37. A few selected from many hybrids, produced by the author, 

 are described below. 



CHAMPANEL, T. V. M. 1893. ( f). (V. Champini x Worden) . Growth rampant, exceed- 

 ingly resistant to heat and drouth, growing well in limy, black soils. Clusters large, conical, with 

 long peduncle, rather open. Berries globular, large, black, with white bloom, persistent; skin 

 thin, tough; pulp tender, juicy, very sprightly, acid unless well ripened, then quite agreeable; 

 seeds rather large, easily leaving the pulp. Ripe about with Concord, which it resembles very 

 much in cluster and berry. Does well in any soil, but valuable for black waxy lands of the South, 

 where few other varieties will grow. Ripens evenly and not given to cracking or dropping as is 

 the Concord or Worden in the South. Ten to twelve feet. Long arm pruning. 



LUKFATA, T. V. M. 1893. ( , |). (V. Champini x Moore Early.) Growth strong. 

 Endures heat, drouth and cold remarkably well. Succeeds in black, limy soils. Not injured 

 by mildew. Cluster medium, ovate, sometimes shouldered, compact; berries globular, large, 

 persistent; does not crack; pulp about same as Moore Early, more juicy and very sweet and 

 agreeable. Ripens early and evenly. Sells in the market as well or better than Concord 

 and ships far better. Little attacked by rot. A good market and a fair table grape. Flowers 

 have reflexed stamens, hence it must be grown near some variety with erect stamens flowering 

 at same time, such as Ives; then it bears well. Plant 10 to 12 feet apart. Give long pruning. 

 ,(See Plate XLVL, page 152.) 



Champini-Labrusca- Vinifera-Bourquiniana Hybrids 



SALADO, T. V. M. 1893 (Champini, De Grasset x Brilliant). ( , f). Vine vigorous, foliage 

 somewhat subject to mildew, dark green, leathery, less pubescent than Brilliant, and not so large; 

 cluster medium to large, handsome; berry above medium, round, black without bloom, per- 

 sistent, skin medium thickness, tough, pulp tender, juicy, colors early, but quite acid until very 

 ripe, then rich, sprightly and good. Not disseminated. Used as a mother to breed from. The 

 next two following are best selections from several hundred hybrids. 



LADANO, T. V. M. 1902 (Salado x Headlight). ( f). Vine vigorous, healthy, foliage 

 similar to that of Headlight; cluster medium, compact; berry medium or above, dark clear 

 purplish-red, translucent, round, skin thin, tough, pulp tender, melting, rich, pure and sweet, 

 seeds few, ripe early. 



LOMANTO, T. V. M. 1902 (Salado x Pense). ( ^). Vine vigorous, prolific, healthy, no 

 rot or mildew; leaf medium, having little pubescence; cluster above medium, conical, properly 

 compact; berry very persistent, medium to large, spherical, black, skin thin, tough; pulp melting, 

 excellent quality; juice claret red; sugar 66, acid 7 per mill, in very wet season; seeds small, 

 lew. Valuable for limy soils and hot climate. 



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