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it in quality or value. It has been subject to 

 rot, etc., ill some localities, but it is again renewing 

 itself; and in sections where, a few years since, it was 

 unprofitable, it is now one of the best. It has been more 

 generally grown as a wine and table grape than any other, 

 except, perhai)s, the Isabella, and to-day holds supremacy 

 in many localities. Except in sheltered or favored locali- 

 ties, and in good seasons, it does not ripen well in Western 

 New York. Bunch medium to large, loose; berries large, 

 coppery red, with light bloom, round; flesh slightly 

 pulpy at center, Juicy, very sweet, musky, aromatic, rich. 

 Ripens early in October, but will hang, and is im- 

 proved, until weather becomes too cold. Keeps well 

 during winter. 



Delaware. — This in quality is one of our most delicate 

 and best of native varieties. The vine is perfectly hardy, 

 a healthy grower, requiring rich soil, has short-jointed 

 wood, and bears abundantly, so much so, that, if long 

 pruned, which is best, it should have more or less of its 

 fruit thinned out. As a table-dessert grape, or for wine, 

 it is one of the best. The bunch is small, compact, 

 shouldered; berries small, round, clear, light red, 

 almost translucent; free from pulp, sweet, vinous, 

 aromatic. 



Diana. — Originated in Boston, Mass. Supposed to be 

 a seedling from the Catawba. Vine vigorous, healthy, 

 hardy, and productive, requires age to develop its true 

 qualities. A thin, light, or poor soil is better suited to 

 it than one over-rich. It hangs well after ripening, and 

 is one of the best winter keepers among grapes. The 

 bunches are large, compact; berry medium, reddish-lilac; 

 flesh juicy, nearly free from pulp, sweet, aromatic; colors 

 early, but does not attain perfect maturity earlier than 

 Catawba. A valuable table and wine grape where it 

 ripens well. 



