Rogers s Hybrid Grapes. 26 1 



ROGERS'S HYBRID GRAPES. 



By E. S. Rogers, Salem, Mass. 



The following are descriptions of the twelve grapes which have been 

 selected as most worthy of names : — 



Goct/ic, Au). I. — Though this variety is perhaps more unique, and shows 

 more of the character of the European species, than any of the other sorts, 

 the vine is one of the hardiest, and very free from mildew. It produces large 

 crops of beautiful clusters and berries, free from rot or imperfection of any 

 kind. The bunch is large, shouldered ; berry large, in shape long, oval, 

 resembling the Malaga ; of a yellowish-green towards the sun ; skin thin ; 

 flesh tender and melting throughout, very sweet and delicious, with a pleas- 

 ant and peculiar aroma. This variety is so late as seldom to ripen here, 

 but, as far south as Washington and St. Louis, is considered one of the 

 most valuable. 



Afassasoit, A^o. 3. — Bunch of medium size, rather short, with shoulder ; 

 berrj' of medium size ; color red ; flesh tender and sweet, with a slight 

 trace of the native flavor when fully ripe, though not so much as to be at 

 all objectionable, but, on the contrary, rather pleasant. As it is very early, 

 this is one of the most valuable for cultivation at the North. 



Wilder, No. 4. — Bunch large and showy, so much resembling Black 

 Hamburg as to be hardly distinguishable in appearance ; berry globular, 

 large ; color black ; flesh tender, with a slight pulp. The fruit ripens as 

 early as, and frequently earlier than, the Concord, and can be kept a long 

 time. It has become the most popular of all, and is one of the most profit- 

 able for market-purposes, its size and beauty being equalled by its vigor, 

 hardiness, and productiveness. 



Lindley, No. 9. — This, together with all those numbered from 5 to 14 in- 

 clusive, was hybridized from the Chasselas ; while the remaining numbers 

 were fertilized with Black Hamburg. Vine of very vigorous growth, making 

 rather long-jointed wood, but sometimes very fruitful. The foliage when 

 young is of a reddish color. The bunch is long, compact ; berries globular, 

 reddish ; flavor sweet. It resembles the Grizzly Frontignac in appearance 



