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ROMMEL. 



Rommel. (lUp.-Hyhr.) A cross between 

 Triumph and Elvira, produced by T. V. 

 Munson, Texas, in 1HH5, named in honor of 

 Jacob liommeL of Missouri, and iiaving the 

 strong growth of the mother (Elvira) with 

 greatly improved quality of the fruit. Vine 

 vigorous, very hardy, healthy and productive. 

 Chisters medium, comiiact and handsome; 

 berry medium to large, color gkeknish-whiti:. 



translucent ; skin thin and tough ; pulp melt- 

 ing, seeds small and few. Qualit}'- pure, 

 sprightly, vinous; ripening early, about the 

 same time as Delaware. 



A superior grape which, however, has dis- 

 aj)i)ointed us somewhat in the way the vine 

 behaves here. It makes a fine white wine, 

 and is recommended as a promising addition 

 to our list of hardy grapes. 



