248 THE GKAPE CULTURIST. 



RACHEL. 



A new variety, described as very superior in quality. 

 Color white. Bunch and berry of medium size. 



RED SHEPERD. 



A very rampant grower, resembling somewhat the Tay- 

 lor's Bullitt, but the petioles of the leaves have a reddis) 

 tinge, and the leaves more pointed. Fruit small, red, nol 

 fully tested. Disseminated by a Mr. Estell, of Rush Co., 

 Indiana. 



RENTZ. 



Bunch large, compact, sometimes shouldered. Berry 

 large, black. Pulp rather firm, but sweet and juicy. Said 

 to make an excellent red wine. Produced by the late 

 Sebastian Rentz, of Ohio. 



RULANDER. 



The Logan has been disseminated under this name, but 

 Mr. Husmann says that it is claimed to be a foreign variety. 

 Berry small, black, without pulp. Of doubtful value. 



SANBORNTOK 



Another variety of Isabella, which is said to be very 

 large and good, and to succeed in locations where the 

 genuine Isabella fails. 



SARATOGA. 



This will probably prove to be the Fancher. So far no 

 difference has been observed. 



ST. CATHERINE. 



Those who admire the foxy flavor of some of our native 

 grapes will value this variety. The bunches and berries 

 adhere quite firmly for one of its class. They are quite 



