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through the Eastern States are also reported free from blight injury 

 up to this date, although in localities where the disease is present. 



1 he specimen illustrated on Plate LII was grown at Salt Lake City, 

 Utah. 



MILLENNIAL GRAPE. 



(SYNONYMS: Hungarian Millennium, Ezereves Magyarorsz&g Emleke of Hungarian nurs- 

 eries.) 



[PLATE Lin.] 



New varieties of the Vinif era class of grapes which differ sufficiently 

 from existing sorts to warrant introduction and naming are now of rare 

 occurrence. In fact, the limit of variation along desirable lines except 

 through hybridization with other species of grapes appears to have been 

 nearly reached. It is, therefore, worthy of note that a variety recently 

 originated in Hungary, which was introduced into this country in 1897, 

 in the form of cuttings received from Mr. Sigmund Katona, of Kecske- 

 met, Hungary, possesses characteristics which mark it as an apparent 

 exception to the general rule. This variety, which, according to its 

 originator, is the result of a cross between Chasselas Dore (synonym 

 Queen Victoria White) and Calabre, was grown by Mr. Johann Mathiasz, 

 of Kecskemet, from seed planted in 1887. It was named in 1896 in 

 honor of the millennial of the establishment of the Hungarian Govern- 

 ment, which was then being celebrated. The points of special excellence 

 claimed by the originator are the strength, vigor, and productiveness 

 of the vine and the exceptional beauty, fine flavor, and excellent keep- 

 ing and shipping quality of the fruit. 



Its record in Napa County, Cal., where it has been fruited on grafted 

 vines since 1899, bears out these claims in large degree, and indicates 

 that it is especially promising as a table grape of high quality, as well 

 as adapted to the making of high grade white wine. 



The following field characterization of the variet} r is based upon 

 specimens grown by the late Prof. George Husmann, of Napa, Cal., 

 who was the first to fruit and report upon the variety in America, so 

 far as known. 



DESCRIPTION. 



Bunch medium to large, compact, shouldered; berries large, round, 

 resembling Malaga in shape and size; color yellowish white with a 

 brownish blush on sunny side; skin transparent, thin, but tough; flesh 

 quite tender and juic} T , having a very sweet, pure flavor; seeds few; 

 quality very good, keeping and enduring shipment well. Season, 

 September, in Napa County, Cal. 



Vine a strong grower, with close joints; apparently well adapted to 

 close or stool pruning; very productive, showing after the first crop 

 an abundant second crop of good-sized bunches and berries; leaf large 

 and heavy, heartshaped, not lobed. 



