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who will fully test their merits they are both represented to 

 produce fruit as large as the Bland, but to be no wise like it 

 in other respects, being superior in productiveness and flavour, 

 and are also said never to mildew or rot. The former of these 

 varieties has been formerly designated as the " Prince Ed- 

 ward" grape ; but two varieties having been found in that 

 county, the person who sent them adopted the titles which 

 head this article, by way of distinguishing them. 



MILLINGTON'S WHITE. 



This vine was discovered in Missouri by Dr. Millington 

 of that state. It was found north of the Missouri river the 

 fruit is of good size, very juicy, and rather tart, and the skin 

 is thin, each berry generally contains three seeds. 



SOLANDER'S LARGE PURPLE. PR. CAT. No. 400. 



This grape is highly esteemed in Missouri, whence I receiv- 

 ed it. Having possessed it only a short period, I have not yet 

 seen its fruit ; but from the description I have received, I pre- 

 sume it will be among the most valuable of our natives. 



SWATARA. 



I have received from my respected correspondent, John 

 Weidman, Esq. some vines of a variety, distinguished in his 

 vicinity by the above title. He considers it as distinct and 

 worthy of attention. From the same gentleman, I have also 

 received vines of a red fox grape, which he states is more 

 sweet than the common blue variety. 



HYDE'S NATIVE BLACK. 



This vine is from the vicinity of Catskill, and was brought 

 into notice by Wilkes Hyde, Esq. on whose farm it was found 

 in a wild state. He informs me that its fruit is black, of the 

 usual size of a pistol ball, that it has no hard pulp, but is 

 rather, astringent, it contains a great deal of juice, which is of 



