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IJU8HBERG CATALOliLK. 



(/.) is named first; in all cases of admixtme with Yinifera the American parent (whether/, or 

 m.) is regarded as determining the classification (following the system suggested by Mr. 

 Staknes) ; then the Synonyms are given in small capitaj,s. 



Varietes of pnre American blood are all perfectly Phylloxera-resisting, hence it was deemed nnneces- 

 sary to state this now well-established quality in descriptions of snch varieties; in Hybrids, crosses 

 with European (Yinifera) varieties, this resisting (piality is more or less doubted. 



The time of flowering is also best indicated by the species from which the grape originated (see Classi- 

 fication, p. 9). Dates cannot be given, as these differ; tbe time of fruit ripening is indicated for 

 each variety, as near correct as possible, in comparison with the ripening of best known, most 

 generally cultivated varieties (Concord, Delaware, etc.), but the period of ripening often varies in 

 different seasons and localities. 



The descriptions of leading varieties and of the most prominent novelties which are specially 

 worthy of attention, are printed in larger type (Long Primer); the description of varieties his- 

 torically interesting, or considered valuable in particular localities only, or merely for amateur 

 collections and new varieties intended for planting on a less extensive scale, are printed in medium 

 type (Brevier). FJescriptions of old, generally discarded varieties, also of new ones but little 

 known and not disseminated nor tested, are printed in smaller type (Nonpareil). 



The descriptions of the more important varieties contain also some notes on their roots and wood- 

 o-rowth, based on our observations only; under different conditions of soil, climate, etc., these may 

 vary materially; as also the weight of must, which is intended to show the siifjar in degrees on 

 Oechle's scale, and the add. in mills, in favorable seasons, in our own vineyards. 



Of some varieties, not yet suflSciently tested, we have given the descriptions as received from their 

 originators, omitting what may in future prove to be undue exaltations, as several years of obser- 

 vation are necessary to determine with accuracy the character and value of a variety: and even 

 the praises of promising new varieties, by impartial authorities, wliich we quote in the description 

 must be received with some allowance: remembering, however, that there are many varieties that 

 do well and appear of great merit in some special localities, but are of little or no value in others. 



In offering this Descriptive List, of over five hundred varieties, we are aware of its shortcomings as 

 compared to what we conscientiously aimed at, yet hope that "after all it will be of some use to 

 mankind ;" and we request horticulturists to inform us of any errors or omissions, whose correction 

 will be received as a favor. 



In order to bring the Illustrations of Grapes on the same or adjoining pages with their descriptions, 

 slight deviations from the exact alphabetical order were unavoidable. If any variety is not imme- 

 diately found, please refer to the Index. 



