DESCRIPTION OF VARIETIES. 237 



might then determine whether we obtained the geiminn 

 variety or not. 



BLACK IMPERIAL. 



One of the fox grape family ; distinct ; may prove val- 

 uable ; not thoroughly tested. 



BLACK KING. 



This will probably prove to be the Clinton ; it has not 

 yet fruited with me, but the vine is identical with the 

 Clinton. Received from Bucks county, Pa. 



BLACKSTONE. 



An early, black, fox grape, of poor quality. 



BLOOD'S BLACK. 



A very early fox grape, of medium size, round, black, 

 very sweet, but of a very strong, wild flavor. Berries fall 

 from the bunch when thoroughly ripe. 



BLOOD'S WHITE. 



A worthless, wild, red, fox grape. 



BLUE FAVORITE. 

 Similar to the last, and frequently worthless. 



BRACKETT'S SEEDLING. 



Winchester. 



A variety of the Isabella, which was sent out several 

 years ago at three dollars per vine. I bought it under 

 both of the above names, and as distinct varieties, but as 

 yet have not succeeded in getting any fruit. From 

 what we can learn, it is not a very desirable acquisition. 



