110 Ci'Oton. 



BUSHBERG CATALOGUE. 



Cunningham. 



THE CUNNINGHAM GRAPE. 



delightful nrapes, when well i;ro\vn, that I have 

 ever raised." 



Bunch often 8 to 9 inches long, moderately com- 

 pact, and shouldered; the shoulder often nearly 

 as large as the hunch, and the clusters frequently 

 winged; Jierries of medium size, of light yellowish- 

 GKKEN color, translucent, and remarkably deli- 

 cate in appearance; Hesh melting and sweet 

 throughout; ([uality 6c.s<, with too much of the 

 character of the Chasselas. Ripens early. Some 

 very prominent pomologists say tiiat it is one of 

 the best hardy grapes they have tasted, and report 

 the vine vigorous and productive; others, that it 



does not succeed at all: — even grafted on strong 

 roots, it remained unproductive and worthless 

 with Western growers. Our own experience has 

 been very unfavorable, as the vine is tender, a 

 weak grower, with a tendency to mildew and rot. 

 We cannot recommend it except as an amateur 

 fruit, one of the most beautiful in appearance and 

 exquisite in flavor. 



Cuiniiiii^hani. (yEst.) Syn., Loxg. A 

 southern grape, of tlie Ilerbemont class ; it 

 originated in tlie garden of Jacob Cunning- 

 ham, Prince Edward Co., Ya. Dr. D. N. 



