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Eaton (Labrusca), — Grown by Calvin Eaton, of Con- 

 cord, N. H. Vine a strong, rank grower, resembling 

 Concord, and the grape ripens about the same time with 

 it. Bunch large, sometimes weigliing eighteen ounces, 

 compact ; berries very large, round, black, covered with 

 blue bloom. Very juicy, somewhat pulpy, not as sweet 

 as Concord, but less foxy. 



Eclipse. — Originated by John Burr, the indefatigable 

 experimenter, to whom we owe many valuable varieties 

 from unknown seed. Bunch large, doubly shouldered, 

 rather loose ; berry very large, white, tender and juicy, 

 sprightly, sweet, rich and vinous ; hardy and productive. 

 Ripens about the same time as Concord. 



Early Victor (Ladriisca). — Same origin. Bunch 

 medium, shouldered, compact ; berry medium, round, 

 black, juicy, sweet and sprightly. In quality one of the 

 best of the earlier varieties ; vigorous, hardy and produc- 

 tive ; very early ; has rotted in some locations. 



Empire State. — Appears to be one of the most val- 

 uable of the many seedlings of J. H. Ricketts. Claimed 

 to be a cross between Hartford and Clinton. If so, it 

 has departed strangely from its parents, as it has a slight 

 Vinifera flavor. Bunch large and handsome, shouldered, 

 rather loose ; berry medium, white, tinged Avith yellow, 

 covered with white bloom; rich, sweet and sprightly, 

 without foxiness ; productive and keeps well. 



Eureka. — Produced by Dr. Stayman, Leavenworth, 

 Kansas, from seed of Delaware. Good grower, hardy, 

 healthy and productive. Bunch large, shouldered, compact 

 and handsome ; berry red, medium, tender, sweet, spright- 

 ly and vinous. Claimed to be fully equal to Delaware, but 

 with heavier foMage and bunches ; medium early. 



Exquisite. — Same origin. Medium grower, liealthy, 

 hardy and productive. Bunch medium, compact ; berry 

 below medium, red, very sweet, juicy and vinous, with- 

 out pulp ; ripens with Delawai'c. 

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