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guage of an exhibitor and fully endorse it : " It is the best 

 grape to grow in Xew England, for those who like it." 



Allen's Ili/brid. — The best, the most difficult to grow and the 

 most uncertain. 



Rogers' Hybrids. — No. 4. The most hardy of either and the 

 earliest, the best for the vineyard so far as tried. 



No. 15. The highest flavor of either, the worst to set and 

 the most sulyect to mildew. 



No. 19. Handsomest bunches and sweetest. 



Nos. 3, 22, 83. Not superior to those already mentioned, 

 but good for variety. 



Delaware. — First rate and pretty sure ; tender in some 

 places. 



lona. — First rate, but very uncertain. 



Israella. — Not so good this year as last. 



Eumelan. — First rate, and has done well so far as tried. 

 Northern Muscadine ; Hartford Prolific ; Early Amber. Very 

 sure and better than wild grapes. 



Dracut Amber. — Early, good for those who like a strong 

 grape. 



Cottage, Una. — Have generally done well so far as tried. 



Adirondack. — Good, very slow grower. 



Perkins. — Better than last year. 



Diana. — Good but uncertain. Only half hardy. 



Isabella. — Will ripen regularly on south side of a building or 

 fence if properly trained. Very uncertain elsewhere. 



Catawba. — Has ripened this summer, the first time for 

 twenty years. 



Ives' Seedling. — Earlier than Concord ; sure bearer and 

 good. 



Clinton. — Not good to eat, but best grape for jelly. 



J. E. Carver, Chairman. 



HINGHAM. 



From the Report of the Committee. 



Apples. — In the prevailing brilliancy of color and tlie fully 

 ripened condition of the fruit, the apples on our tables at the 

 recent fair have never been surpassed, if equalled. 



Among the kinds that may be regarded as new, or that have 



