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somewhat resembles that variety, but more clear and of a 

 brighter green. The vine is a strong and vigorous grower, 

 short jointed, and quite hardy. Bunches large, shouldered, 

 compact. Berries large, round, semi-transparent when 

 they begin to ripen, but growing opaque as the color 

 deepens. Skin thin, pale red, with small deep red veins at 

 first, changing to dark red when fully ripe. Flesh tender, 

 with very little pulp at the center. Sweet brisk flavor, ex- 

 cellent, but not quite equal to Delaware. Ripens from 

 10th to 20th of September. 



ISRAELLA. 



This is another seedling raised by Dr. Grant, and one 

 that promises well, although I am not aware of its having 

 been fruited, except at lona, where it originated. I have 

 several times eaten fruit from the original vine at the Isl- 

 and, and have been very much pleased with it. How it 

 will succeed in other localities is yet to be ascertained. 

 Should this and the Adirondac sustain their present char- 

 acter, we shall have two really good varieties added to our 

 now rather small list. Bunches medium to large, shoul- 

 dered, compact. Berries large, slightly oval. Skin thin, 

 black. Flesh tender to the center, sweet, and rich. 

 Ripens the first of September. 



ISABELLA. 



This is too well known to need a description. There 

 was a time when it had no competitor in the New York 

 market ; and even now there are comparatively few of any 

 other kind to be seen until the Catawbas come in from the 

 West. The newer varieties are being brought forward- in 

 large quantities each year, and they will probably sooner 

 or later take the place of the Isabella ; not because it is 

 so much inferior to some of the new kinds, but because it 



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