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vine is weak in growth ; the berries are small, oval, black, 

 with a slight Muscat flavor, but of third quality. 



Barbarossa. Bunches of largest size, often weighing 

 six pounds, heavily shouldered, compact; berry large, 

 roundish-oval, black, with a thick bloom; skin membra- 

 nous; flesh greenish-white, juicy, and of fair quality. Is 

 rather shy in fruiting, and requires heat, but is a valuable 

 late kind. 



Black Alicante. Bunches large; berries large, oval, 

 black ; sets well, and keeps late. 



Black Corinth. A small, round, black grape of third 

 quality, the Zante currant of commerce. 



Black Cluster. A hardy and very early kind, with 

 small and very compact bunches; berries small, oval, 

 black, with a thin skin, often bursting from the pressure of 

 the berries ; flavor brisk, rather acid until over-ripe ; pro- 

 ductive, and does well upon open walls. 



Black July. Very similar to the preceding, being 

 perhaps a little earlier, and the berries more round; ber- 

 ries equally small, and quality the same. I think it dis- 

 tinct; though, in the opinion of some, it is considered 

 identical with Black Cluster. 



Burgundy. This is surnamed Miller's, on account of 

 the downy or mealy appearance of its leaves ; which is 



