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tiona. The seedlings from the Hamburg', Wilmot's No. 16, and the Vic- 

 toria, have proved fully equal to their parent in respect of bearing qualities, 

 with proper cultivation its superior. 



Wilmot's new Black Hamburg is variable in quality and bearing, and 

 requires full sunshine and a free circulation of air to make it set its blos- 

 soms. It should hang upon the vine long after the color has become black, 

 before it is fully ripe and fit for the table. When grown in this manner, it 

 is quite equal to either of the other Hamburgs. The " Cannon Hall," the 

 seedlings of the Muscat of Alexandria, has likewise proved every way equal 

 and probably superior to that variety. The other sorts in common cultiva- 

 tion, so far as I am aware, have not varied from the usual method or con- 

 dition at ripening, and may still be recommended to cultivators seeking a 

 number of kinds. 



Several seedlings have fruited in my collection ; the largest proportion of 

 them proving small, (although of good flavor) have been discarded. One, a 

 very sweet, rich Black Grape, is reserved for further trial, for cultivation 

 under glass. 



The Bronze grape, introduced by the Mayor of Boston, Dr. Smith, from 

 Syria, who brought the seeds with him from that country, has fruited for 

 the first time this year. The fruit closely resembles the Queen of Nice. 

 It ripens sooner, and does not keep as well. Two or three seasons should 

 be given before giving a complete description. At present it promises 

 well. 



The seedling referred to in a former communication, raised from Wil- 

 mot's New Black Hamburg, has been this year discarded, having proved 

 too sour. 



Of the recently imported varieties said to be seedlings, I have fruited the 

 Gross Bleu, and cannot distinguish any difference between it and the old 

 Black Hamburg. " Cambridge Botanic Garden Grape" is like the " Black 

 Prince," and not worthy of being considered a distinct variety. " Gross 

 Gromier du Cantal," is nothing but the " De Candolle." These vines were 

 received from the best sources, and it is presumed they are correct. " Perle 

 Rose" is another name for the same variety. 



For early forcing, the " Pitmaston" White Cluster, and " Musque Verdel" 

 yet remain the best. The " Macready Early White" is inferior in flavor 

 and uncertain in bearing. The new White grape, which I call " Allen's 

 Hybrid," promises to be at the head of the list for early forcing. 



For retarding I find a diflference in the ripening and keeping of the same 

 varieties from year to year. By comparing the list now given, with that of 

 last year, this may be seen. At the head of the list, (and as they are 

 named the one for the other, may be considered as most valuable for their 

 keeping or hanging in a fresh condition,) is the " Wortley Hall Seedling," 

 the same as last year. 



" Prince Albert," generally a poor bearer, but as it becomes old bears 

 well, this year has a great crop. 



" Poiteau Noir," large berry, lacks flavor. 



" Queen of Nice," very handsome and good. 



