VARIETIES OF GRAPES l- : > ; > 



than Concord and the vines are not nearly so hardy faults that 

 debar it from taking high rank as a commercial grape in .New 

 York. Fortunately the vines yield readily to " laying down " for 

 winter protection so that even in commercial plantations it is not 

 difficult to protect them. The fruit of Jefferson is large, well- 

 formed, compact, with berries of a uniform size and color, which, 

 taken together, make it one of the most attractive of the red grapes. 

 The flesh is firm, tender, and juicy, with a rich, vinous flavor and 

 delicate aroma, which persists even after the berries have dried 

 into raisins. The variety thrives in nearly all grape soils, and, with 

 the characters we have named, ought to find a place in every home 

 plantation. 



LIXDLEY 



By common consent, Lindley is the best of the red grapes orig- 

 inated by Rogers in his crosses between the European and the 

 American species. The bunches are of only medium size and are 

 somewhat loose, but the berries are well formed, of uniform size, 

 and of a most attractive dark-red color. The flesh is firm, fine- 

 grained, juicy, and tender, and has a peculiarly rich, aromatic 

 flavor. The fruit keeps well and ships well, and the berries 

 neither crack nor shatter. The vine is vigorous, hardy, and 

 healthy, but very susceptible to mildew. Lindley has long been a 

 favorite grape for the garden and should continue to be such. 



MOORE EARLY 



Moore Early is the standard grape of its season in New York. 

 It cannot be better described than as an early Concord. It comes 

 in season from two to three weeks earlier than Concord, and the 

 last fruits of it are sent to market before those of the latter grape 

 are picked. The vines are readily recognizable from those of Con- 

 mrd, differing chiefly in being less productive and more precocious 

 bearers. To grow the variety satisfactorily, the soil must be rich, 

 well-drained, and loose, and must be , frequently cultivated; the 

 vines should be carefully pruned and cared for. The bunches of 

 Moore Early are not so large as those of Concord and are more in- 

 clined to looseness. Sometimes the berries shell rather badly. 

 Moore Early is by no means an ideal grape for its season, but until 

 something bette* is introduced it will probably remain the best 

 early commercial grape in New York. 



