medium, globular, black with thin bloom, skin thin and tough, never cracking; pulp meaty, 

 firm, yet tender when fully ripe, of pure, rich quality, much superior to Concord; seeds easily 

 leaving the pulp. Vines now 20 years old, have borne 17 heavy crops. Has always been one of 

 the most profitable varieties with us and greatly praised in many sections of the South as far 

 north as 40 degrees latitude. Ripe one to three weeks after Concord is gone. Will hang on the 

 vines many days after becoming ripe without deteriorating. Plant 10 to 12 feet apart. Medium 

 pruning. (See Plate LXVL, page 182.) 



ELLEN SCOTT, T. V. M. 1902. ( ' ^). (Armlong x Malaga). Vine a stocky, vigorous, 

 healthy grower; leaf not lobed, smooth, dark green, cluster very large, conical, often shouldered, 

 short peduncle; berry very persistent, large to very large, round, dark translucent violet, skin 

 thin, but does not crack, delicate, flesh breaking, melting, of most sprightly delicious character, 

 ripens late, after Catawba. This is exceedingly promising as a splendid commercial grape, and 

 unexcelled as a dessert variety, even among foreign kinds. Named for my w T ife. (See Plate 

 LXVIIL, page 186.) 



EXTRA, T. V. M. 1886. ('-&). (Big Berry x Triumph). Growth strong; cluster oblong 

 to cylindrical, sometimes shouldered, moderately compact. Berries persistent, globular, 

 medium to large, dark purple to black, with moderate bloom, skin thin, tough, never cracks; 

 pulp tender, juicy, .sprightly, agreeable, sweet; seeds easily passing from the pulp. Ripe July 25 

 to August 10 at Denison. Does well in South Texas. An excellent market and wine grape. 

 William Pfeffer of Santa Clara County, California, a wine-maker of reputation, writes in the 

 ''Pacific Tree and Vine" : "The Post-Oak family of hybrids are most vigorous, good bearers, the 

 best resistants, and make very fine wines. In fact, there is no Zinfandel, Mataro or Carignan 

 wines, not to name a long list of standards, that can equal a wine of Neva or of Big Extra, and 

 no light claret as refreshing as one of Elvicand." 



FERN MUNSON, T. V. M. 1883. ( fg). (Premier x Catawba). Growth very strong. 

 Cluster medium to large with long peduncle. Berries globular, medium to large, very persistent; 

 very dark purplish-red to nearly black; skin thin, tough; pulp firm, but not tough; very juicy, 

 sprightly, with very agreeable Catawba flavor when fully ripe; seeds leave the pulp readily. 

 Ripens very late in August or early in September, and hangs on until frost if desired, becoming 

 excellent in quality and giving full satisfaction in market. Very profitable, as it ripens when all 

 old varieties are gone. Free from Black Rot. Has endured 27 degrees below zero in Missouri 

 and has borne well the following season. It endures drouth excellently. Adapted for the South 

 and North to latitude 40 degrees. 10 to 14 feet, long pruning. (See Plate LXIX., page 187.) 



LAST ROSE, T. V. M. 1902. ( , ^). (Armlong x Jefferson). Vine robust, healthy, prolific; 

 cluster very large, heavily shouldered, compact; berry large, rich rosy red, globular, persistent, 

 very showy and handsome; skin thin, tough; flesh tender, juicy, of excellent 'quality, ripe the 

 latest of any grape in the list, in September, and will hang in good condition until frost. Exceed- 

 ingly promising for the South. It will require to have perfect flowered kinds near it blooming 

 at same period. (See Plate LXX., page 188.) 



R. W. MUNSON, T. V. M. 1886. ('1%). (Big Berry x Triumph). Growth strong, 

 perfectly healthy; clusters medium to large, cylindrical, often shouldered, peduncle medium; 

 berries, when well grown, medium to large, globular, persistent, black without bloom; skin never 

 cracks; pulp tender, juicy and of a very good quality, better than Concord or Beacon. Ripe 

 just before Concord. Gives good satisfaction on market. Bears heavily on- long pruning and 

 when pollinated by other erect-stamened varieties flowering at same time, its own pollen not 

 being fully adequate, although its flowers are apparently perfect. Concord and Brilliant good 

 pollinators for it. Ships well. 10 to 12 feet apart. A. 'M. Bowman, of Salem, Va., after fruiting 

 this variety, pronounces it the best American grape in vine and fruit. (See Plate LXXL, 

 page 189.) 



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