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never wholly absent. There is a considera 

 ble degree of vinous spirit in the juice of 

 the Catawba; but, on the whole, there is 

 a want of purity that detracts greatly from 

 its excellence. The Catawba is so subject to 

 mildew, sun-scald, and especially rot, both 

 black and bitter, as to make its culture pre 

 carious, except under favorable conditions of 

 soil and climate. It ripens too late for the 

 New-England States. 



DIANA. 



The Diana originated with Mrs. Diana Ore- 

 hore, of Milton Hill, Massachusetts. It is a 

 seedling of the Catawba. It is hardy, and a 

 rank grower. The bunch varies from below 

 to above medium size, is very compact, and 

 usually shouldered. The color is a pale or 

 tawny claret. The berry is of medium size, 

 round, with a thick skin. The flesh has a 

 small fibrous center, becoming sweet when 

 ripe, and considerable toughness near the skin, 

 which, however, becomes pretty tender and 

 good when fully ripe. The flesh, indeed, is 

 somewhat meaty ; hence it is a good keeper, 

 and will make a tolerable raisin. The juice 

 is sweet, with a high vinous flavor. The Di 

 ana is sweet some time before it is ripe; in- 



