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generally regarded as one of the most valuable kinds. 

 In hardness, vigor of growth, productiveness, and fine 

 appearance of its fruit, it is unsurpassed. In the opinion 

 of most cultivators, it is the most profitable market va- 

 riety. The leaves are very thick and leathery, and com- 

 paratively free from mildew : the fruit is, however, subject 

 to mildew and black rot, which seem to increase in some 

 localities, and may prove serious evils. Bunches large, 

 long, heavy, compact, shouldered, and of noble appear- 

 ance ; berrries large, round, black, with a beautiful blue 

 bloom ; skin thin ; flesh sweet, with a pulp, and acid at 

 the centre, somewhat foxy; ripens about the 20th of 

 September. 



Creveling (Catawissa, or Bloom). Discovered grow- 

 ing wild on the banks of the Catawissa River, in Penn- 

 sylvania. It is now much esteemed on account of its har- 

 diness, eaiiiness, productiveness, and the somewhat pecu- 

 liar excellence of the fruit. The wood is long-jointed, 

 and of a reddish color, easily distinguishable. Bunches 

 medium, long, and loose ; berries large, oval, dark-red, or 

 black ; skin thin ; flesh melting, sweet, juicy, with a pecu- 

 liar plum-like flavor, not high or vinous, but decidedly 

 superior to Concord, or even a well-ripened Isabella; 



