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Concord. 



Remarks. — A little larger, and six days earlier than 

 the Isabella. Yery hardy, and a free grower — nearly as 

 good as the Isabella. Suited to the North rather than for 



us "West. 



Delaware, or Traminer. Color, pale reddish ; form, 

 roundish oval ; bunches, medium sized ; berry, middle 

 size, uniform, tender, juicy, sweet, without pulp, and rich 

 and agreeable flavor. 



Remarks. — Messrs. Prince, Grant, Downing, Brinckle, 

 Hovey, and others, consider this the most delicious native 

 grape, except, perhaps, the Scuppernong of the South. It 

 is very hardy. It was discovered in New Jersey, and 

 was introduced into Ohio twenty -five or thirty years ago. 

 This variety may be recommended as promising very 

 well. Ripens ten days before the Isabella. 



Elsinburgh. Bunch, medium, loose shouldered; color, 

 black; form of berries, small, round; skin, thin, blue 

 bloom; flavor, melting, sweet ; quality, 1; situation, S.E. 



Remarks. — From Salem county, IS". J. A nice little 

 grape, suited for the dessert, and for growing on the trel- 

 lises in gardens. A moderate regular bearer. Ripening 

 a little before, or with the Isabella. " Best." 



HERBEMONT. Bunch, large, compact shouldered; 

 color, purple; form of berries, small, round; skin, thin, 

 purple bloom ; flavor, sweet, excellent, juicy, vinous; qual- 

 ity, 1 ; situation. South. 



Remarks. — Of doubtful origin. Hardy. In fruit it 

 does not difi^'er from the Lenoir; but in wood, distinct. 

 Only moderately vigorous. 



Imitation Hamburgh. Bunch, large; color, dark pur- 



