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greatly lessened by ripening unequally in the 

 same bunch, and varying in different localities. 



Rogers Hybrids. These numerous seedlings 

 vary entirely in characteristics, but it is doubt- 

 ful if any of them will be permanently valuable 

 in northern latitudes. Lindley and Salem, of a 

 rose color, and Wilder, a large black grape, are 

 among the best of these. 



The following new kinds are for trial : 



Jefferson. A dark red berry, with little pulp, 

 and of highest flavor. Appears to be vigorous, 

 healthy, but rather late. 



Vergennes. Bunch and berry large, light 

 red, very good quality, ripens early ; vine vigor- 

 ous, healthy, and productive ; quite promising. 



Early Victor. A Kansas grape, said to be 

 very hardy, early, and prolific; bunch small; 

 berries black with a blue bloom ; sprightly ; 

 rather acid fruit. 



Duchess. Bunch large shouldered ; berries 

 medium, greenish-yellow, juicy ; sprightly, late, 

 and subject to mildew. 



Pocldington. Large, golden yellow bunches 

 have been exhibited, but it appears to be late 

 and unreliable. 



Prentiss. A prolific, greenish-white grape 

 of excellent quality, and esteemed in some local- 

 ities, but liable to mildew. 



