70 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS 



Primi- of Wales.— This is a comparatively new variety. Wiiile I have had 

 no personal experience with it tlie reports from across the Atlantic arc in high 

 praise of the new Black Muscat, as a free cropper, easy doer and, above all, an 

 excellent keeper. 



SWEETWATER GRAPES 



Black Hamburg, like Muscat of Alexandria, really needs no special men- 

 tion, being so well known. It will respond to any reasonable treatment and is 

 not nearly so exacting in this respect as the Muscat. Black Hamburg is the 

 friend of the amateur as well as of the skilled grower. It will adapt itself to early, 

 midseason or late houses, but it cannot be kept long in good condition after 

 becoming ripe. More of this variety is probably grown throughout this country 

 than of any other Grape, and it can be relied upon to give satisfaction in every 

 respect as a free cropper, free setter, and easy doer. 



Black Prince. — While this variety cannot compare with Black Hamburg, 

 it is still a comparatively easy Grape to grow and color up. It ripens perhaps 

 a little in advance of Black Hamburg. It is not grown to any extent. 



Buckland Sweetwater. — This is a round, white Grape, ripening at the same 

 time as Black Hamburg. It is largely grown for early use. At its best the 

 berries are fairly large. While this Grape will hang for some time after ripening 

 its quality will be injured if it is allowed to hang too long, and the quality at 

 its best is none too good. 



Foster's Seedling. — This is a strong, robust grower and an extremely free 

 setting white Grape. It is a seedling from the Sweetwater and apparently 

 of stronger constitution. It can be allowed to hang longer than the Sweet- 

 water. 



Royal Muscadine {White). — This is a free setting Grape with medium sized 

 berries. It is very well adapted for early forcing. The bunches will hang for a 

 considerable time after ripening, a desirable quality, especiall\- where there is 

 only one grapery. 



Golden Hamburg. — The name itself would denote an excellent \ariety and 

 it was grown to some extent in former years. But the quality is nothing extra, 

 and it should not be allowed to hang long after being ripe; it is a variety of no 

 great merit. 



Ladv Hutt.— T\us is a late white Grape, adniiraiily adapted lor that pur- 

 pose. It can be held in good condition until Christmas or the New ^ear. It 

 is a strong, vigorous grower and a free setter. The berries are of medium size 

 and will improve in flavor if left hanging on the vine for some time after ripening. 

 Duke of Buccleuch. — This is one of the largest berried Grapes in existence 

 and, when well done, is of noble appearance. But, unfortunately, this variety 

 is very often practically a failure; being a very thin skinned Grape it will spot 

 easily and then begin to decay. Consequently, it cannot be kept in good condi- 

 tion any length of time after ripening. I have seen this Grape at its best when 

 growing with Black Hamburg. The most perfect bunches will be found on the 

 young wood; therefore the long rod system is the best for it. 



