EMPIRE state: 



The Empire State is a seedling of 

 the Hartford Prolific, fertilized with 

 the Clinton ; bunches large from six to 

 ten inches long, shouldered; berry med- 

 ium to large, roundish oval, color white 

 with very light tinge of yellow, covered 

 with a thick white bloom ; leaf thick, 

 smooth underside; flesh tender, juicy, 

 rich, sweet and sprightly, with a slight 

 trace of native aroma; ripening very 

 early and continuing a long time in use; 

 vine very hardy, vigorous and produc- 

 tive. 



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