A LOOK BACKWARD ON THE GRAPE 1227 



until the lists became attractive; finally Kphraim Bull, of Massa- 

 chusetts, originated the Concord, and grape culture on an Ameri- 

 can foundation was assured. 



The history is extensive and it can be only suggested here. It 

 is replete with high enthusiasm, courage, large enterprises for the 

 days in which they were made and even for our day, with hopes 

 blasted and ambitions deferred. We reap the results, securely 

 and confidently planting our vines and gathering their harvest; 

 and our thankfulness is not alone to the earth which gives us of 

 its bounty, but to the many hopeful and diligent souls who in 

 times long past have contributed to our heritage. 



