352 CULTURE OF THE GRAPE. 



Maguire. Is like the Hartford, but more foxy. 



Mercer on^s Seedling. Reported as " a decided im- 

 provement on the Catawba, and two weeks earlier." 



Merritfs Seedling. Is of foreign habit, and undesira- 

 ble for our climate. 



Mottled. From the Catawba, by Charles Carpenter, 

 of Kelly's Island. Said to be earlier and less disposed to 

 rot than its parent. It is of brisk, sprightly flavor, and 

 otherwise resembles the Catawba, but is mottled with 

 darker purplish-red shades. 



Newport. Is a seedling from and is like the Herbe- 

 mont. 



North America. Is early, sweet, foxy, with pulp ; of 

 third quality. 



Norton's Virginia. Introduced by Dr. Norton, of 

 Richmond, about the year 1825. It is esteemed as a 

 wine-grape at the South and West, being healthy, pro- 

 ductive, and spirited. Bunches long, loose ; berries small, 

 round, black, harsh, and sour, but becoming sufficiently 

 sweet at the South for wine. 



Ohio Cigar-box. Is much like Herbemont. 



Ontario. Is the Union Village. 



Oporto. Introduced by E. W. Sylvester, of Lyons, 



