i6 Grapes in 1866. 



I am not familiar enough with the Adirondac to institute comparison 

 between the two varieties ; but, speaking of the lona alone, I am constrained 

 to say that it is pre-eminently a beautiful, delicious, and, to borrow its 

 originator's favorite word, refreshing grape. 



ISABELLA. 



When I laid the axe to the root of my old Isabella vines, I spared one 

 for further trial. I do not see the need of keeping even this one. It is, in 

 my experience, a most uncertain and untrustworthy grape. 



ISRAELLA. 



Vines injured by frost. Vigorous, healthy, and free from all signs of 

 mildew. No fruit. 



LOGAN. 



A good grower, with very distinct foliage. Fruit well colored Sept. 4, 

 unripe Sept. 15, and not particularly good a fortnight later. This grape is 

 deceptive in regard to coloring, and of no great value. 



REBECCA. 



My vines, in sandy soil well manured, are feeble, delicate growers, mak- 

 ing slender wood, and dropping their leaves far too early in autumn. 



ROGERS's HYBRIDS. 



I have fruited only the numbers 4, 15, and 19, this year; but all these 

 have come up to the usual standard. 



Number 4. — I permitted too many bvmches to remain on the vine ; and 

 the consequence was, that they did not ripen till Sept. 30. Sweet, good, 

 and in many respects desirable, but not equal, in my opinion, to the other 

 two. 



Number 15. — My vines were badly cut down, but ripened a tolerable 

 crop by Sept. 20. 



Mr. Rogers calls this his best number; and in growth, vigor, and good 

 qualities of fruit, it is certainly a very fine grape. 



