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appearance to Isabella, but with no pulp, and of good 

 flavor. 



ONTARIO. 



At one time this was supposed to be a distinct variety, 

 but of late it is pretty generally considered to be the 

 Union Village. 



OPORTO. 



Although this variety has been christened with a foreign 

 name, it is a true native grape, of the very poorest class. 

 In growth it is of a similar character to the Taylor's Bullitt, 

 and it is also very defective in its flavor. Berries small, 

 harsh, and very acid. It is, taking it altogether, the 

 poorest grape, with one exception, of all the varieties 

 that it has been my lot to purchase. It is said to be a 

 good and productive variety in some localities; if so, then 

 change in location can work a more wondrous change in 

 quality than we have ever given it credit for. 



PERKINS. 



A large, red, fox grape from Massachusetts. I have 

 never seen grapes with this name; but as near as I can 

 ascertain, a miserable red fox grape is the genuine variety. 



POLLOCK. 



Supposed to have originated with Mr. Pollock of Tre- 

 mont, N". Y. Having seen and eaten this grape, I do not 

 hesitate to pronounce it to be a seedling of a pure foreign 

 variety. 



RAABE. 



Bunch and berry small. Fruit slightly oval, red, similar 

 in color to Delaware. Very sweet and juicy. Vine a slow 

 grower. Grown by Peter Raabe, of Philadelphia. 



