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very oval, amber, with a reddish tinge ; skin very thin ; 

 flesh tender, juicy, somewhat stringy, of good quality; 

 ripens with the Isabella. 



No. 2. One of the largest, both in bunch and berry ; 

 dark purple, slightly oval; flavor sprightly and vinous; 

 is later than the Isabella. 



No. 3. One of the most desirable of this class, on 

 account of its earliness, which is nearly with the Dela- 

 ware.- Bunches of medium size; berries above medium, 

 oval, dark red ; flesh tender, sweet, with flavor resembling 

 the Diana. 



No. 4. A very large, black grape, resembling the 

 Union Village. It is of vigorous growth, hardy, and pro- 

 ductive ; of good quality, noble appearance, and promises 

 to be a good market-grape. Bunches large, compact; 

 berries very large, round, black, with thick bloom ; flesh 

 melting, very juicy, sprightly acid, but becoming sweeter 

 when fully ripe ; later than the Concord. 



No. 5 and No. 9 resemble No. 3, but are not equal to it. 



No. 15 is regarded by Mr. Rogers as his best. It is re- 

 markably vigorous, productive, and hardy ; and will pass 

 as a good, sweet grape, where the taste is not critical. 

 Bunches of fair size, rather loose, shouldered; berries 

 oval, large, dark red; flesh juicy, with some pulp and foxi- 



