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from attacks of insects or disease ; gives a certain crop an- 

 nually ; is very prolific, and rapidly becoming popular as 

 a wine grape. Makes an excellent sweet wine, resembling 

 Muscat, and when properly manipulated produces a fine, 

 sparkling wine. 



THOMAS. 



Bunches of six to eight grapes; grapes oblong, large, 

 light violet color, quite transparent; pulp tender, sweet, 

 of a peculiar vinous flavor ; quality superior to any of its 

 type ; has but little musky aroma, and makes a superior 

 red wine. Matures middle to end of August. 



FLOWERS. 



Bunches of from fifteen to twenty-five grapes, which are 

 almost black, and sweet, vinous flavor. Matures end of 

 September to middle of October. 



TENDER PULP. 



An improved seedling of the Flowers. Grapes large, 

 very sweet ; pulp tender. Matures end of September. 



PEEDEE. 



Resembling the above, except that the grapes are light 

 colored, like the Scuppernong. 



These are all of the Bullace family. Other grapes that 

 have so far been successful in Florida are : 



CONCORD. 



Bunches large, berries very large; blue-black, with 

 bloom ; skin thin ; pulp juicy ; a beautiful market variety ; 

 rampant grower and good bearer. Ripens middle of July. 



