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been a number of other kinds introduced to 

 take its place, but the market still depends upon 

 this old sort for the bulk of the crop. The 

 public has become educated to the Concord 

 grape and as a result many better black grapes 

 are sold under that name — just as many good 

 yellow peaches are sold as Elbertas. 



In south central Indiana we have found that 

 although the Concord is somewhat subject to 

 fungous diseases, it is not so weak in this 

 respect as are most other kinds. Farther 

 south it becomes still more subject to disease 

 and can be grown only by thorough spraying. 

 It originated in Concord, Massachusetts, about 

 1850, having been grown from the seed of a 

 wild grape by E. W. Bull. 



Delaware 



In spite of its many faults Delaware is still 

 one of the most popular grapes grown in 

 eastern America. Personally I must admit 

 that I prefer other varieties, for its small size 

 and weak vine make no appeal to me either in 

 the vineyard or on the table. It is true that 

 the berries are of excellent quality — in fact 

 those who should know assure us that the 

 Delaware is the standard of excellence for 

 American grapes, but for my part a few vines 

 will supply my wants. In spite of its small size 

 and the fact that the vine is weak and some- 



