420 SELECT VARIETIES OF FRUITS. 



small, purplish black ; flesh tender, juicy, rich, brisk, rough, 

 sweet flavor. Although most largely grown in Missouri, 

 it is equally adapted to the North, as it ripens with Isa- 

 bella. 



Othello (ARNOLD'S No. 1). Originated with Charles 

 Arnold, Canada West. A good, strong grower and pro- 

 ductive, ripening early or with Delaware. Bunch large, 

 shouldered, compact ; berry large ; flesh firm, juicy, a lit- 

 tle pulp. Sprightly, very good. 



Senasqua, Originated with S. "W. TInderhill, Croton 

 Point, N. Y. A vigorous grower, and productive. Bunch 

 medium to large; berry medium or above; purplish black ; 

 flesh juicy, tender, free from pulp, sweet, vinous, excel- 

 lent. Ripens about with Concord, or perhaps a few days 

 later. Said to be a cross between Concord and Black 

 Prince. New and but partially tested. 



Telegraph (CHRISTINE). Originated in Philadelphia. 

 Vine vigorous, hardy, very productive ; one of the earliest 

 to ripen. Bunch above medium to large, compact ; berry 

 large, round, black ; flesh juicy, tender, very little pulp, 

 not as sweet as Hartford Prolific, but free of all the musky 

 flavor, and ripening at same time. 



To Kalon* An old variety, originated at Lansingburgh, 

 N. Y. A vigorous grower, hardy, but irregularly pro- 

 ductive. Does not ripen evenly. Bunches large, shoul- 

 dered, berries almost purplish black, covered with bloom ; 

 flesh Very sweet, buttery, very little pulp. A large, hand- 

 some grape, but quite variable in quality. 



Union Village (ONTARIO). Origin Ohio. A very vig- 

 orous grower, with immense foliage, productive. Bunch 

 and berry very large ; flesh free from hard pulp, tender, 

 juicy, vinous, pleasant. Vine rather tender at the North ; 

 needs protection. A splendid fruit. 



Wilder (ROGERS' No. 4). This is believed to be the 



