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resemble, in both leaf, wood, and fruit, that grown under this name, as to 

 make us doubt its coming from the origin stated. 



It is not a strong grower, although perfectly hardy, and suited to border 

 planting three feet apart, and stake training not exceeding four feet high, 

 in gardens. Its greatest recommendation is, that it ripens some ten days 

 or two weeks earlier than Isabella, and, therefore, suited to higher or more 

 Northern latitudes. 



Foliage, small; wood, short jointed. Bunches, medium or small, not 

 shouldered, compact ; berries, nearly round, small, black, thin blue bloom, 

 pulpy, juicy, with a harsh flavor ; productive. 



COLUMBIA. 



This grape is said to have been found by Mr. Adlum on his farm at 

 Georgetown, D. C. A vigprous grower, productive. 



Bunch, small, compact ; berry, small, black, with a thin bloom, with 

 very little hardness or acidity in its pulp, not high flavored, but pleasant 

 and vinous, scarcely, if at all, foxy. Ripe last of September. 



CONCORD. 



This fine, hardy native grape was raised from seed by E. W. Bull, Con- 

 cord. Mass. It is of very healthy, vigorous habit, and exceedingly productive. 

 Bunch, rather compact, large shouldered ; berries, large, globular, almost 

 black, thickly covered with bloom ; skin, rather thick, with more of the 

 native pungency and aroma than the Isabella, which it resembles, but does 

 not quite equal in quality; flesh, moderately juicy, rather buttery, very 

 sweet, with considerable toughness and acidity in its pulp. It is more 

 hardy than the Isabella, and ripens about ten days earlier, consequently, it 

 is a very valuable variety. Promises valuable for Ohio. 



DEVEREUX. 



Bunches, of medium size, compact ; berries, rather small, purple, very 

 juicy and sweet ; good table grape, and makes a good wine ; not liable to 

 rot. Latter part of July. (Berckmans 7 Col.) 



ELSINBURGH. 

 Elsinboro, | Elsinborough, | Smart's Elingburgh. 



The spelling of this name is matter of some difference in opinion among 

 horticulturists, but the manner we adopt, being that of all previous writers, 

 we choose to continue it. The variety is said to have come from a village 

 in Salem Co.. N. J. It is a nice little grape, suited for the dessert, and for 

 growing on trellises in gardens. A moderate, regular bearer, ripening a 

 little before or with Isabella. 



Wood, slender, long jointed; leaves five lobed. Bunches, medium, loose, 

 shouldered ; berries, email, round, thin skin, black, covered with blue 

 bloom ; flesh, without pulp, melting, sweet ; " best." 



EMILY. 



Kaabe's No. 2. 



Bunch, large, not very compact, occasionally shouldered ; berry, below 

 medium, from three-eighths to one-half of an inch in diameter, round, pale 

 red ; flesh, very juicy, with little or no pulp ; flavor, saccharine and deli- 

 cious ; quality, " best" for an out-door grape. Fruited in 1850 for the first 

 time. 



