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toughness. The juice is sugary and sweet, 

 with a delicate and very pleasant flavor. 

 When grown under favorable conditions, the 

 vine is productive and the fruit excellent; 

 but the crop is often lost from mildew and rot. 

 It ripens about a week before the Isabella. 



TAYLOR OK BTJLLITT. 



The Taylor or Bullitt originated near Louis 

 ville, Ky., and was introduced by Dr. Taylor. 

 It is hardy, and a vigorous grower. The bunch 

 is small, compact, and sets unevenly. The 

 color is green, tinged with amber. The berry 

 is small, round, with a moderately thick skin. 

 The flesh has but little fiber or unripeness at 

 the center. The juice is sweet, spicy, and 

 spirited, but a little rough or harsh. The 

 vine is not very productive. 



MILES. 



The Miles originated in Pennsylvania, and 

 was introduced by Mr. Hoopes, of Chester. It is 

 hardy, and a good grower. The bunch is under 

 medium size, compact, and shouldered. The 

 color is a dark bluish purple, with a light 

 bloom. The berry is under medium size and 

 round. The flesh is tender, with but little 

 unripe fiber. The juice is pleasant, but rather 



